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LADIES FIRST!!!
Times have certainly changed in America. It’s become hard to know when to hold a door, take off your hat,…
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THE NEW BIG BANANA!!!
Back in the day, I was fishing in a creek in Maryland called Deer Creek. It was near Pennsylvania and…
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ANSWERING THE CALL!!!
When a hunter calls in the game it is very exciting. Animal calls let the hunter talk to the animals.…
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FISH LOAF!!!
Fishermen love meat loaf. The leftover meat loaf sandwiches the next day are great. So why not make a meat…
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WADING UPRIGHT!!!
Spring fishing means slick surfaces. The rocks and bank are often covered in ice and snow. As the waters warm…
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Catching fish on a fly is simply about ONE thing. The fisherman must Present the fly so that it…
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SPINNER WINNER!!!
Spin fishing is great fun. Tossing metal around ponds and rivers attracts hungry fish and aggressive strikes. These treble hooked…
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All sportsmen love FREE stuff. Fishermen can always use more hooks, sinkers, lures, or flies. Hunters always need some extra…
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CASTING!!!
Casting a line takes some skill. You also need to practice. Eventually, muscle memory and feel will take over. Casting…
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RISING WATERS!!!
This year’s record-breaking snowpack means a strong melting event or run off. Like it or not, the mountain snows will…
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FISH COOKERY!!!
Hopefully, some of snowpack will melt and great fishing will begin. So far, ice covered lakes, snow drift lined rivers,…
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STRESS BE GONE!!!
Why do feel so excited about Hunting and Fishing? There are probably many answers that others have but there is…
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There are times when a certain fly or lure really makes a difference. These lures are most important when you…
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MONTANA PLAY LIST!!!
When we travel around Big Sky Country, it’s nice to listen to some Montana Music. The trip to and from…
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Hunting is becoming harder to do. Ammunition and guns are more expensive and restrictive. License fees are increasing. Restrictions and…
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HEAVY WATERS!!!
The Gardiner River was one of my favorite rivers to fish. This river flows through the high-altitude desert of the…
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TAT TAILS!!!
Many friends and fishing acquaintances have Trout Tats! Arms, legs, necks, wrists, and private parts. To each their own. You…
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TURKEY TIMING!!!
Spring turkey season is simply amazing. Hunting is so different when you can call and talk to the animals. I…
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BUFFALO BULL!!!
Scientists recently discovered a near perfectly mummified bull buffalo in the Siberian permafrost. The front half of this 8,000-year-old bull…
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All birders deal with occasional feeder pests, from mice and squirrels to insects, deer, and raccoons. Bears, on the other hand,…
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Ammunition, Archery Hunting, Bird hunting, Education, Gear, Gear Reviews, Guns, How to, Hunting, Montana Grant, Shooting, shotguns, TurkeySINGLE SHOT GOBBLER!!!
One shot, one kill! This is the goal of great hunters. Primitive weapons certainly allow this to happen. An archer…
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GARDEN GREEN LIGHT!!!
If you enjoy Montana Gardening, it’s time to get going! We have a very short growing season which means getting…
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If Old Walter, Moby Dick, or Big ED end up in your net, you may have a record book fish.…
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Hate does not happen instantly. It takes time and repetition. In a relationship, it can end with divorce or perhaps…
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GOBBLER GASHIN!!!
The other day I went for a drive to check out the streams near Bozeman. The East Gallatin can offer…
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Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that things die when hunters are successful at harvesting their prey. Humans are…
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Best of, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fish, Fishing, Fly Fishing, How to, Kid’s Fishing, Montana Grant, Rainbow Trout, TaxidermyA FISH of a LIFETIME!!!
The fish of a lifetime is in your net, boatside, or on the stringer. So, what do you do next?…
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FISH TALK!!!
Fish don’t talk but fishermen certainly talk a lot about fish. Fishery agencies also use fishy vocabulary that is…
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Plan on doing something new this hunting and fishing season. Life is to too short to pick just one item…
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BIG CITY LIGHTS!!!
Montana towns and cities were named for interesting people, places, and businesses. Some of these names, like Absarokee, came from…
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TURKEY TUNE UP!!!
Now is the time to begin Gobbler preparations. The Spring turkey season is just around the corner. This means that…
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Big Sky Country is about the Biggest! Size matters when you live next to the BIG Rocky Mountains. Many tourists…
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CONES OF SHAME!!!
We have recently become experts with dogs needing to wear Cones of Shame. This medical tool is needed after pet…
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WESTSLOPERS!!!
Officially designated as Montana’s state fish, the Westslope Cutthroat Trout’s historical range included all of Montana west of the Continental…
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CORNHOLES!!!
Corn Dogs are a popular treat, but Corn Holes may be even better! A traditional Corn Dog is a cornbread…
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MOREL MOTELS!!!
Morel mushrooms are a delicacy. Hunting Morels takes time, energy, and luck. There is also plenty of competition to locate…
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RAVENS and CROWS!!!
We have all seen the big black birds hopping on the ice or soaring around our forest and fields. Which…
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BOBBER SEASON!!!
Once the weather begins to improve, the trees and bushes along out streams, rivers, and ponds become decorated with bobbers!…
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MARCH!!!
We all are looking forward to Spring, warmer weather, and more comfortable outdoor recreation. Sadly, March in Montana may not…
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PREDATORS and PREY!!!
Hunters can also become hunted. Early hunters and mountain men had to compete with predators for their harvests. Daniel Boone,…
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Every Hunter or Fisherman has a Pleasure Room. This Man Cave always delivers. You can leave a mess and do…
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Winter means cold and miserable weather. If you are staying indoors and tying flies, cleaning gear, building tackle, and waiting…
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BIG ICE ON CANYON FERRY!!!
Montana waters have no shortage of ice this Winter. Most lakes accept bands of the biggest Icemen safely, currently. This…
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It’s time to buy a new license in Montana. Some states vary with license dates. In Maryland, you renew…
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SPRING!!!
Many of us are ready for Spring. The warmer weather, flowers, leafed trees, and longer days appeal to many outdoor…
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THE INVADERS!!!
Back in the day there was a TV show called The Invaders! It was a Quinn Martin production that…
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Antelope Recipes, Banquet, Best of, Camping, Deer, Elk Recipes, Fishing, Food, How to, Hunting, Montana Grant, RecipesBREAKFAST BONANZA!!!
Campers, hunters, and fishermen require a hearty breakfast to get going. A tasty breakfast wakes them up and gets them…
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SAY CHEESE!!!
Great pictures require a little thought, planning, and skill. We all know what a good picture is supposed to look…
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TIPS!!! Chillin N Drillin Series #15
Many Icemen never see the lighter bites. As the Winter gets later, snow gets deeper, ice gets thicker, and…
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Waders, ice fishing bibs, and other outdoor gear get FUNKY!!! Consider what is going on when you are wearing them.…
