Jul 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
DOG PROTECTION!!! by Montana Grant
Walking our dogs has become a dangerous task. We want to exercise our dogs but become limited as to where […]
Jul 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
SAFE SITES!!! by Montana Grant
Not all campsites are created equally. The developed KOA’s and modern sites have paved pads, metal fire rings, full hook […]
Jul 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
TUBERTY!!! by Montana Grant
Floating and tubing in the Hoot Owl waters requires skill. Not every tuber should be tubing. Some may be too […]
Jul 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
FLY FISHING IS ADDICTIVE!!! by Montana Grant
Fly fishing attracts people from around the world. After Robert Redford’s movie “A River Runs Through It.” More people than […]
Jul 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
FISH NOW!!! by Montana Grant
We will never catch enough fish! No matter how often you go fishing, it will never be enough. The problem […]
Jul 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
FAMOUS FLY FISHERS! by Montana Grant
Fly Fishing levels the field for everyone. Being rich and famous does not help you become a better angler. All […]
Jul 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
A BEAR in the CAMPSITE!!! by Montana Grant
As a kid, my family spent the entire summer in Yellowstone Park. Our 1962 14-foot Winnebago trailer was home as […]
Jul 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
DON’T SWEAT IT!!! by Montana Grant
Montana has become Big Heat Country! Our summer temperatures are finally here, and the air conditioners are finally paying off. […]
Jul 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
MOUNTAIN MEN OPEN CARRY!!! by Montana Grant
Weapons meant survival for Montana Mountain Men and early pioneers. If you were not packin, you were” bound to go […]
Jul 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
LIGHTENING BUGS are on the OUT!!! by Montana Grant
Lightening or glow bugs have always amazed kids. Chasing these glowing bugs is fun. I remember filling a jar with […]
Jul 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
FISHING TICKETS!!! by Montana Grant
Most sportsmen and women do not intentionally break the law. Many are simply not aware or ignorant about the laws, […]
Jul 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
CAMPFIRE SMOKE!!! by Montana Grant
Campfires are great for heat, cooking, and providing light but they also make smoke. This smoke can be bad for […]
Jul 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
HUNTING SEASON BEGINS NOW!!! by Montana Grant
Fall is the legal time to begin hunting. Usually, September means the start of deer, elk, and other hunting. In […]
Jul 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
S’MORE FUN!!! by Montana Grant
Who doesn’t like S’MORES? This toasty and tasty snack is the perfect campfire treat. Every important food group is in […]
Jul 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
WORST WAYS TO DIE IN THE WILD!!! by Montana Grant
No one wants to die! An end of life in the wild can be the scariest. This is why outdoor […]
Jul 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
DIY DRY!!! by Montana Grant
When fly fishermen use a dry fly, they need to perform fly maintenance, to keep flies afloat. Some fly guys […]
Jun 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
BIG!!! by Montana Grant
Big Sky Country is getting Bigger! The state population continues to grow, but it is slowing. Here is the most […]
Jun 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
SIMPLE FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Fish is a healthy and tasty food source. Many folks enjoy Fish Friday, for religious reasons, or simply eating fish […]
Jun 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
TODAY… by Montana Grant
Is the first day of the rest of your life. So, what does that mean? We seldom think about our […]
Jun 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
CROSS THEIR EYES!!! by Montana Grant
Setting the hook is important when trying to catch a fish. Some anglers prefer to say that they need to […]
Jun 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
BULLETPROOF!!! by Montana Grant
We were all once Bulletproof. No mountain was too high, no current was too strong, and our fearless nature took […]
Jun 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
WHEN IT PAYS OFF!!! by Montana Grant
Hunting and fishing are easy. Filling tags and limits is often hard. Just because you spend time afield or afloat […]
Jun 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
A DRY FLY MUST FLOAT!!! by Montana Grant
Nothing is worse than having your dry fly sink during a hatch. Presentation is key. Would you tackle a wet […]
Jun 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
STONED!!! by Montana Grant
Stoneflies are amazing flies to try. They are available year around and are a prized food source for trout, bass, […]
Jun 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
WINTER STILL IN MONTANA!!! by Montana Grant
Summer begins on June 20th, but here in Big Sky Country, our Winter won’t leave. They always say that if […]
Jun 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
DON’T FEED THE DUCKS!!!
Humans are always trying to help wildlife when we shouldn’t. Feeding wild critters is never a good idea. Biology and […]
Jun 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
MENTORS!!! by Montana Grant
Every great sportsman wasn’t just hatched or born. Someone needed to help them become hooked. Unselfish Mentors gave them knowledge […]
Jun 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
MINING GEMS!!! by Montana Grant
The Treasure State of Montana is known for its wonderful gems. Yogo Sapphires, Gold, silver, amethyst, agates, geodes, and so […]
Jun 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
RIPPLES!!! by Montana Grant
We have all thrown a rock into a pond and watched the ripples and rings flow outward from the center. […]
Jun 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
FLY FREE!!! by Montana Grant
Montana flies can be a Big Sky Pain in the Butt. As the weather warms, flies emerge and often move […]
Jun 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
PREDATORS in the PARK!!! by Montana Grant
The Yellowstone Park region and other wild open places in Montana are not just a place to see geysers, glaciers, […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Seasonal Friends by Montana Grant
“To have a friend, you need to be a friend.” There are many kinds of friends that we all enjoy, […]
Jun 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
100 DEADLIEST DAYS!!! by Montana Grant
The window of time from Memorial Day until Labor Day is the Deadliest time for accidents in Montana. More people […]
Jun 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
NOTHING MAKES A FISH BIGGER…
than almost getting caught! Every angler has a great story about the one that got away. All these stories involve […]
Jun 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
GORED, BITTEN, TRAMPLED and STOMPED! by Montana Grant
This may sound like the title of a new Rock and Roll song, but… “Tourons” continue to not hear this […]
Jun 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
BRAGGING RIGHT!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters and fishermen have a language all their own. There are many words that we use, when taken in perspective, […]
Jun 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
PROTECT YOUR PARK!!! by Montana Grant
Parking at trailheads and at access sites has become a hotspot for break ins. Sadly, losers and thieves’ prey on […]
Jun 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
LOST!!! by Montana Grant
Fishermen may catch some fish but at what expense? The tackle used today is expensive and abundant. We never have […]
Jun 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
THE RIVERS are HALF FULL!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing has boatloads of great metaphors that reflect on our lives. When things get tough, “take another cast, change baits, […]
Jun 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
ONE, BEST CAST!!! by Montana Grant
Make your first cast the best cast. This is true whether you are fly fishing, spin fishing, or chucking bait. […]
May 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
TRUMP LAST YEARS TOMATOES!!! by Montana Grant
Tomatoes are a tasty garden crop that is so useful, and fun. Every year I try to Trump last years […]
May 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
BEST SPRAY by Montana Grant
Big Sky Country is home to Grizzly and Black Bears. Both are dangerous predators that can easily injure or kill […]
May 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
BEST TROUT FISHING… by Montana Grant
NOT IN MONTANA! Trout fishermen love catching Trout. Brown, Rainbows, Brooks, Lakers, Grayling, Goldens, etc. Trout are beautiful and live […]
May 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
SWAT GEAR!!! by Montana Grant
Swatting mosquitos is an awful way to spend time outdoors. The transitions in weather can be the worst. In the […]
May 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
YOU SHOULD’VE BEEN HERE YESTERDAY!!! by Montana Grant
Every fisherman has heard this line. The only line worst was the bite really started when you left. They call […]
May 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
FAST and FURIOUS FLY TYING!!! by Montana Grant
Fly tyers are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and quality. More flies mean more time on the water. […]
May 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
BEAR DOWN!!! by Montana Grant
Bears are strong beasts. Grizzly bears are huge, unpredictable, and are predators. Considering that most human bear attacks will end […]
May 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
FIREBUGS!!! by Montana Grant
Campfires are warm, cozy, and comforting. When people first began using fires, their lives changed. The first fires were probably […]
May 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
MOST HUNTERS!!! by Montana Grant
Hunting in America has changed. Americans were once a population of Hunters and Gatherers. The native peoples and early pioneers […]
May 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
MONTANA RUB!!! by Montana Grant
Big Sky Country has its own flavors. The sage from the plains, the sear on fresh beef, and the texture […]