VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 17, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Thanksgiving Traditions and the Outdoors

Thanksgiving Tradition: Dinner at 5, Giant Buck at Dawn..

Thanksgiving has always meant two things for many of us—good food and getting back into the deer woods—and American Hunter captures that spirit perfectly in a story full of frozen mornings, family traditions and unforgettable hunts. From childhood sits in old Army jackets to surprise bucks pushed by “Ol’ Grumpy Pants,” the holiday has delivered decades of memories, capped by a legendary 2013 Catskills stalk that ended with the biggest buck of the author’s life. It’s a reminder that Thanksgiving isn’t just about the feast—it’s about the chase, the camaraderie and the gratitude we find outdoors. A fitting read for Montana hunters gearing up for their own holiday traditions.

Check out the full story here by Philip Massaro, and Happy Thanksgiving!


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