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Big Hole River, Did You Know, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fish, Fishery, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Gallatin River, health, Madison River, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, Montana Grant, Rainbow Trout, Rivers, Trout, Yellowstone RiverBIGHOLE RIVER EARNS A D!!!
The Bighole River is in trouble. It has been in trouble, and there is no plan in place to save the fishery. The same is true for the Madison, Bighorn,…
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BIG SKY BUGS!!!
Montana is home to many wonderful and wild things. Folks travel from around the world to see our unique and interesting wildlife. There are many dangerous and nasty bugs that…
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BUFFALOED!!!
Personal safety comes with personal responsibility. During a time with reduced police, more people, less enforcement, less security, and greater risks, we are now required to become smarter and more…
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activities, Bighorn River, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fishing, Fly Fishing, How to, Montana Grant, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone RiverLAST TIME TO TIE!!!
It’s time to double check your fly boxes. Complete an inventory and see what you need. The extra rain and high, off-color water won’t be around for more than a…
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EAT IT RAW!?
Many people enjoy eating raw seafood, fish, and shellfish. There is more on the menu than you may know about. As soon as a fish dies, the clock starts running.…
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Boating, Boating Safety, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fishing, Float, Fly Fishing, How to, Montana GrantBOAT READY!!!
Well, the waters will soon become navigable again in Montana. This means that the fleet of drift boats will be launched. For many fly guys, the drift boats are…
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MEMORIAL DAY!!!
We just celebrated Memorial Day. This holiday honors the memory of great soldiers that helped to keep America free and safe. Their ultimate sacrifice is a high price to pay…
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CORNER CROSSING!!!
A recent Corner Crossing case has been resolved in Wyoming. For those that don’t know, “Corner Crossing” means that you can travel from one access to another at a corner.…
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Best of, Did You Know, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Gear, Madison River, Montana GrantSAME OLD LINE!!!
Fly lines have come a long way. The first fly lines were made from waxed and braided horse tail hair. Sinew from deer was used for the tippets. Hooks…
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Best of, Did You Know, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Gear, How to, Madison River, Montana GrantNET JOBS!!!
Pictures of trout and other fish in nets are on the rise. Many Catch and Release fishermen want a picture record of their catch. Several net shots are often in…
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WINGING IT!!!
Lately I have been finding pictures of sportsmen with wings. Airplanes do help outdoorsmen find remote and unique places to hunt and fish. As our open places become more…
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THE FLYING FISHERMAN!!!
Outdoorsmen love their outdoor shows. Some shows focus on education, others on unique destinations, some promote hunting or fishing, others advertise gear and products. Whatever your taste is, for the…
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Best of, Cutthroat Trout, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fish, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Montana Grant, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone RiverCUTS COMING BACK!!!
Yellowstone Lakes cutthroat trout population is coming back. This unique native trout has survived the relentless attack from invasive Lake Trout. They have also changed their habits and behaviors. It…
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activities, Boating, Boating Safety, Education, How to, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, Montana GrantRAMP TRAMPS!!!
Boat Ramp Tramps take up too much space and take too long to launch or retrieve their boats. Others will only be patient for so long. It is at this…
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WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT!!!
Boating safety is important when on Montana’s rivers, lakes, and waters. Any activity done near or on the water makes safety more of a concern. Drowning, hypothermia, and injury can…
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THE TWIST!!!
C’mon Baby, Let’s Do the TWIST! This may be the perfect song for some dancing, but not what a fisherman wants to hear or see. Twisted fishing lines means a…
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FLASH and TRASH!!!
High and off-color water doesn’t mean no fishing, you just need to change strategies. A fish must eat, and a bigger PIG must eat more. Just because the water levels…
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BOOT RIP BOOGIE!!!
Some anglers just need to wet wade since no boots are ever going to stay waterproof on their bodies. It doesn’t matter what company makes them, how thick they are,…
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CRASH TESTS!!!
The other day I was driving along the interstate and saw a dead doe deer. A short distance later were her 2 fawns. It appeared that they were hit by…
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A BUTTE LIMIT!!!
Butte was once the wealthiest city in North America. It was also the capital of Montana. The “Treasure State” is named after the rich minerals found in Butte mines. Copper…
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Youth Shooting Sports and Outdoor Sports Expo, May 21
The Youth Shooting Sports and Outdoor Expo is a free live shooting event open to the public that will take place on Saturday, May 21st from 10am – 3pm. Activities…
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X MARKS THE SPOT!!!
Finding that specific fishing hot spot is just half of the battle. Remembering where it is another problem. Oh sure, modern technology can get you close but sometime the structure…
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TICK TIME AGAIN!!!
Ticks Suck! No outdoor sportsmen enjoy ticks. They may have a role in the ecosystem but… Anyway, Ticks seem to show up in early May. Turkey hunters often end up…
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JUST A LITTLE FURTHER!!!
Sometimes an angler must cast a really long way. Perhaps they just saw a huge fish surface, or closer casts tended to spook the fish. Maybe the structure or edge…
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accident, activities, Boating, Boating Safety, Education, Fish, Fishing, Float, Fly Fishing, Gear, health, How to, Hunting, Madison River, Montana Fly Fishing, Montana GrantSPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!
Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring trips onto the water. Whether you are wading or boating,…
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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 up, algae and moss will make surfaces even slicker. Falling…
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Best of, Did You Know, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Gear, How to, Montana Fly Fishing, Montana GrantPRESENTATION!!!
Catching fish on a fly is simply about ONE thing. The fisherman must Present the fly so that it looks like nothing is attached to it, and they will…
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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 lures have been around for over 100 years, but which…
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activities, Ammunition, Best of, Camping, Education, Fishing, Gear, health, How to, Hunting, Montana GrantFREE GEAR!!!
All sportsmen love FREE stuff. Fishermen can always use more hooks, sinkers, lures, or flies. Hunters always need some extra ammo, shotshells, or gear. Every dollar saved helps. We all…
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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 becomes second nature. Originally, fishermen used cane poles and fixed…
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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 melt, and the water will fill the watersheds. Too much…
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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 one answer that all sportsmen can agree on. Outdoor Sports…
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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 Mammoth area of Yellowstone Park. It was named after a…
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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 contains perfectly preserved soft tissue. Since the tissue is relatively…
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animal attack, Bear, Bear Attacks, Birds, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Did You Know, Education, Food, How to, Montana GrantKEEPING YOGI AWAY!!!
All birders deal with occasional feeder pests, from mice and squirrels to insects, deer, and raccoons. Bears, on the other hand, are more than pests. Learning how to protect bird feeders…
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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 gets one shaft at a time. Flint lockers need to…
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Best of, Education, Fish, Fishing, Fly Fishing, game warden, How to, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, Montana Fishing Tournaments, Montana GrantCERTIFYING A RECORD FISH!!!
If Old Walter, Moby Dick, or Big ED end up in your net, you may have a record book fish. This means that you may want to get this fish…
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Becoming an Outdoors Woman, Best of, Education, Fish, Fishing, Funny Fishing, health, How to, Hunting, Montana GrantHOW TO CATCH A FISHING BUDDY or MORE!!!
Hate does not happen instantly. It takes time and repetition. In a relationship, it can end with divorce or perhaps even violence. I once drove by a dumpster with fishing…
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animal attack, Antler, Archery Equipment, Archery Hunting, Bear, Bear Attacks, Best of, Bird hunting, Black Bear, buck, Bull Elk, Deer, Did You Know, Duck, Education, Elk, Fish, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Funny Fishing, Funny Hunting, Hunting, Montana GrantTHE BEST HUNTING SHOWS!!!
Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that things die when hunters are successful at harvesting their prey. Humans are Predators. Our eyes are positioned on the front of our…
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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? Catch and Release The clock is running. If you want…
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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 often misunderstood or unfamiliar. Here are some Fish Vocabulary that…
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activities, Best of, Bird hunting, Camping, Education, Fishing, How to, Hunting, Hunting Traditions, Montana GrantSOMETHING NEW!!!
Plan on doing something new this hunting and fishing season. Life is to too short to pick just one item from the outdoor menu. Any excuse to challenge yourself and…
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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 Native peoples, others from pioneers and Mountain Men. Trains, mining…
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Antler, Archery Hunting, Best of, Big Game Forever, buck, Bull Elk, Cutthroat Trout, Deer, Education, Elk, Fishing, How to, Montana GrantBIG!!!
Big Sky Country is about the Biggest! Size matters when you live next to the BIG Rocky Mountains. Many tourists come here for their big vacations and ski trips. Sportsmen…
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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 surgery occurs. Its purpose is to keep the pet from…
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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 these tasty treats. Wouldn’t it be nice to grow your…
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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 ones are crows, and which are Ravens? Edgar Allen Poe…
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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! Observant anglers can reap the annual harvest!  Several years…
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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 be the month we want. Winter still rules but there…
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