
Most sportsmen and women do not intentionally break the law. Many are simply not aware or ignorant about the laws, […]

Campfires are great for heat, cooking, and providing light but they also make smoke. This smoke can be bad for […]

Fall is the legal time to begin hunting. Usually, September means the start of deer, elk, and other hunting. In […]

Who doesn’t like S’MORES? This toasty and tasty snack is the perfect campfire treat. Every important food group is in […]

No one wants to die! An end of life in the wild can be the scariest. This is why outdoor […]

When fly fishermen use a dry fly, they need to perform fly maintenance, to keep flies afloat. Some fly guys […]

Big Sky Country is getting Bigger! The state population continues to grow, but it is slowing. Here is the most […]

Fish is a healthy and tasty food source. Many folks enjoy Fish Friday, for religious reasons, or simply eating fish […]

Is the first day of the rest of your life. So, what does that mean? We seldom think about our […]

Setting the hook is important when trying to catch a fish. Some anglers prefer to say that they need to […]

We were all once Bulletproof. No mountain was too high, no current was too strong, and our fearless nature took […]

Hunting and fishing are easy. Filling tags and limits is often hard. Just because you spend time afield or afloat […]

Nothing is worse than having your dry fly sink during a hatch. Presentation is key. Would you tackle a wet […]

Stoneflies are amazing flies to try. They are available year around and are a prized food source for trout, bass, […]

Summer begins on June 20th, but here in Big Sky Country, our Winter won’t leave. They always say that if […]

Humans are always trying to help wildlife when we shouldn’t. Feeding wild critters is never a good idea. Biology and […]

Every great sportsman wasn’t just hatched or born. Someone needed to help them become hooked. Unselfish Mentors gave them knowledge […]

The Treasure State of Montana is known for its wonderful gems. Yogo Sapphires, Gold, silver, amethyst, agates, geodes, and so […]

We have all thrown a rock into a pond and watched the ripples and rings flow outward from the center. […]

Montana flies can be a Big Sky Pain in the Butt. As the weather warms, flies emerge and often move […]

The Yellowstone Park region and other wild open places in Montana are not just a place to see geysers, glaciers, […]

“To have a friend, you need to be a friend.” There are many kinds of friends that we all enjoy, […]

The window of time from Memorial Day until Labor Day is the Deadliest time for accidents in Montana. More people […]

than almost getting caught! Every angler has a great story about the one that got away. All these stories involve […]

This may sound like the title of a new Rock and Roll song, but… “Tourons” continue to not hear this […]

Hunters and fishermen have a language all their own. There are many words that we use, when taken in perspective, […]

Parking at trailheads and at access sites has become a hotspot for break ins. Sadly, losers and thieves’ prey on […]

Fishermen may catch some fish but at what expense? The tackle used today is expensive and abundant. We never have […]

Fishing has boatloads of great metaphors that reflect on our lives. When things get tough, “take another cast, change baits, […]

Make your first cast the best cast. This is true whether you are fly fishing, spin fishing, or chucking bait. […]

Tomatoes are a tasty garden crop that is so useful, and fun. Every year I try to Trump last years […]

Big Sky Country is home to Grizzly and Black Bears. Both are dangerous predators that can easily injure or kill […]

NOT IN MONTANA! Trout fishermen love catching Trout. Brown, Rainbows, Brooks, Lakers, Grayling, Goldens, etc. Trout are beautiful and live […]

Swatting mosquitos is an awful way to spend time outdoors. The transitions in weather can be the worst. In the […]
Every fisherman has heard this line. The only line worst was the bite really started when you left. They call […]

Fly tyers are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and quality. More flies mean more time on the water. […]

Bears are strong beasts. Grizzly bears are huge, unpredictable, and are predators. Considering that most human bear attacks will end […]

Campfires are warm, cozy, and comforting. When people first began using fires, their lives changed. The first fires were probably […]

Hunting in America has changed. Americans were once a population of Hunters and Gatherers. The native peoples and early pioneers […]

Big Sky Country has its own flavors. The sage from the plains, the sear on fresh beef, and the texture […]

High water is a reality of the seasonal runoff in Montana’s rivers. The melted snow must go somewhere. The result […]

Plants in our homes and landscapes add beauty and joy to our environment. Many outdoor sportsmen and women take time […]

The American Wild Turkey is an amazing critter. Ben Franklin wanted to make the turkey our National Bird. No other […]

Gardening time is here, and our homes and landscapes will soon become healthy, green, and fruitful. Keeping your Garden Beds […]

It’s hard to miss seeing a herd of mammals weighing in at nearly 2,000 lbs. Buffalo or Bison are the […]

Montana was named for a Spanish word meaning “Mountains or Mountainous country”. This name was not suggested by the Spanish. […]

Pat Benatar knows what she wants! So do the best hunters. Every sportsman wants the ammo that will help them […]

Now is Shed hunting season. Elk, Moose, and Deer have shed their antlers and begun to grow next year’s big […]

It used to be that most new fishermen were gradually introduced to the sport of fly fishing by a family […]

Spring Gobbler hunting is tough! Anyone that has attempted to tag Spring Turkeys knows just how many things can go […]