VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 17, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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A First Deer, a Fast Buck, and One Very Proud Mama

If you need proof that getting kids outdoors pays off… here it is!

Kirstine Barstad is one proud mama, according to her post about her sons on the Hunt Montana page! Nothing beats a Montana fall morning, especially when you’re raising young hunters who are already stacking up milestones. Her younger boy tagged his very first deer while out with Dad, and meanwhile she took her oldest out…where he dropped his buck in under 10 minutes and less than 50 yards.

Getting the youngins out in the field is what it’s all about — passing on the traditions, the patience, the respect for the land, and those big grins you only get after a successful hunt.

Congratulations!


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