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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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FWP News: Application deadline for antelope and B licenses June 1
HELENA – Hunters have until June 1 to apply for antelope licenses as well as elk and deer B licenses. All applications must be done online or at an FWP office.…
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BURNT DOGS and BRATS!!!
Grilling dogs and brats are a learned skill. Most rookie grillers throw a dozen or so tube steaks onto the grill and cook them on a high heat. Usually, they…
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FWP News: FWP to fix mistake in moose, big horn sheep draw
HELENA – A mistake in last week’s drawing for some moose and big horn sheep licenses will result in fewer licenses issued than were originally drawn. The mistake occurred when quotas…
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Man directs son to shoot grizzly believing it was black bear
Here is a reminder to make sure you know what you’re shooting while you’re out hunting. A man in Wyoming was hunting a year ago with his teenage son and…
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Press Release: Arkansas Man Charged with Transportation of Unlawfully Killed Wildlife
This is what not to do. Take a look at this press release by the US DOJ – District of Alaska. Some people are just too much. There is a…
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NAP TIME!!!
As we get older, we become children again. At age 60, you are allowed to count backwards. This means some of the same childish habits. When we were young kids,…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.24.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout fishing on the north end of the reservoir is great from shore as they are cruising the shorelines. There is still some ice, but the bays are open…
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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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activities, art, Best of, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Guns, Hunting, Montana, Montana Grant, Shootingand a SPORTSMAN LIVES HERE!!!
Montana is full of outdoorsmen and women. Many folks migrated here to enjoy the diversity of hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Each season has its highs and low points…
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This is not the first animal you want to see while you’re hunting
This is a scary sight to see while you’re out hunting. Hopefully, sooner rather than later, we will be able to be hunting grizzlies in Montana.
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FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Roundup
BILLINGS – Registration is now open for an in-person hunter education course in Roundup. Orientation for the course will take place Monday, May 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Classroom instruction…
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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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FWP News: SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15
HELENA – Montana’s spring male turkey season opens April 15. Turkey hunters can purchase a turkey license for a general area at FWP offices, license providers or online. The 2023 turkey…
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FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club
Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education course for May 18-20 at the Billings Rod and Gun…
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FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS OFFERED IN DILLON
BOZEMAN – A Hunter Education class will be offered in Dillon this month. The class will be April 24-28 at Dillon Middle School. Students who wish to take the class…
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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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MONTANA PLAY LIST!!!
When we travel around Big Sky Country, it’s nice to listen to some Montana Music. The trip to and from a fishing hole, hunting spot, ski slope, or fun Montana…
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Animal Laws, block management, Bow Hunting, buck, Bull Elk, Elk, game warden, Hunting, Montana GrantHARDER TO HUNT!!!
Hunting is becoming harder to do. Ammunition and guns are more expensive and restrictive. License fees are increasing. Restrictions and regulations are growing. The hardest challenge is finding a legal…
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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 have always compared Turkey season to September archery elk hunting.…
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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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Organizations collaborate to provide track chair for disabled veteran
Ah, we will start this article by stating just how much we appreciate every single veteran out there. We are here because of you. Thank you. The Montana Bowhunters Association…
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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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GOBBLER GASHIN!!!
The other day I went for a drive to check out the streams near Bozeman. The East Gallatin can offer some great fishing on a nice day. Everyone else had…
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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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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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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Catchin the Big Ones Crew!
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/98.3fm in Missoula. You can also listen online at http://newstalkkgvo.com/listen-live/popup/. The…
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How to turn your dead coyote into a meal
Many trappers and hunters that are after coyotes don’t eat them–but many do. Are you one that does/doesn’t or would/wouldn’t? Here’s a recipe for those that do or those that…
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activities, Best of, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Funny Fishing, Funny Hunting, Gear, Guns, Hunting, Hunting Traditions, Montana GrantPLEASURE ROOMS!!!
Every Hunter or Fisherman has a Pleasure Room. This Man Cave always delivers. You can leave a mess and do as you choose. Background music or videos create an atmosphere.…
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activities, AIS, animal attack, Animal Laws, Bird hunting, Boating, Education, Fishing, game warden, How to, Hunting, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, Montana GrantLICENSED TO KILL!!!
It’s time to buy a new license in Montana. Some states vary with license dates. In Maryland, you renew your license one year after the purchase. If you bought…
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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 told the story of Alien invaders. Sadly, this is currently…
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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 through the day. The Camp Cook often must get up…
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Ben Galt’s Catlin Ranch Hosts Wounded Warriors
Four Wounded Warriors were invited to Catlin Ranch in White Sulpher Springs on February 13th and 14th for a shoulder season elk hunt. The hunt was coordinated by Terry Taylor…
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Deer, Education, Elk, Fishery, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Foraging, game warden, Hunting, Montana GrantCOWBOY and INDIAN HUNTING and FISHING???
Wyoming’s effort to sort out Native Americans’ off-reservation hunting rights in the wake of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Herrera v. Wyoming, has lost official tribal support. The legislative effort to strike…
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DWR implements emergency statewide restrictions for shed hunting
If you were thinking of heading to Utah to go shed hunting, you definitely want to read this first. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources implemented emergency statewide restrictions for shed…
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PRUNING TIME!!!
Winter is a great time to prune your trees and shrubs. The sap is not running, the leaves are long gone, and clean up is easier. Pruning is a good…
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FRUGAL, FAST, FULL, and FAMILIAR!!!
Camping food needs to be fast and filling. The outdoors makes folks hungry. Once we return to camp, the clock is running. Hungry hunters and campers can only wait so…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 410
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 401, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after…
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FWP News: HUNTING FOR ALL MOUNTAIN LIONS TO CLOSE IN LION MANAGEMENT UNITS 391, 210
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 391, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after…
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Washtenaw County man serving jail term for hunter harassment incident in Marquette County
Meanwhile, in Michigan, a hunter a Washtenaw County man is serving a jail term for hunter harassment. An unethical hunter pleaded guilty to “intentionally sabotaging a hunter’s tree stand”. Check…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 104
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Hunting District (HD) 104, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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SOCK IT TO ME!!!
What kind of socks and underwear did Native peoples and Mountain Men wear? Fruit of the Loom did not exist until modern times. The first records of socks seem to…
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WOLFE KILLS CAT!!!
Derek Wolfe, a retired NFL player, recently killed a Mountain Lion.  Many of you may know Derek Wolfe as a retired Ravens defensive tackle. The sack master also played…
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Coyote Down
Trayton Thomas from Jordan, Montana is quite the coyote hunter. Thomas shot this coyote at 60 yards after calling him in that close. “I’ve killed about 50 this year calling…
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BONING UP!!!
Antlers are the fastest growing bone in mammals. Deer, elk, and antlered critters shed their antlers after breeding season. They no longer need antlers to fight or attract the females.…
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SNAKE CHARMERS!!!
Snakes are amazing critters. Many people are just creeped out over a snake, any snake, especially snakes near, or in their space. The sheer mention or thought of a snake…
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Celebrity hunting couple sentenced for part in largest poaching bust in NE history
A famous husand-and-wife hunting couple, Josh and Sarah Bowmar, received their final sentence last week in the largest poaching bust in Nebraska history. A celebrity bowhunting couple have been sentenced…
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Young curious buck investigates hunter’s harvest site
Well, this is a curious buck. A young buck was walking through the forest, and came upon a bowhunter and his kill. The buck approached the hunter and checked out…
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Great Rockies Sportshow Returns to Billings
The Great Rockies Sportshow in Billings is the largest presentation of fishing, hunting, boats, RVs, travel and outdoor products/services in Montana January 12, 2023 – Three days of summer fun…
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Taxidermist discovers three eyes on buck
Have you ever seen a deer with three eyes? Literally, three separate eyeballs. The eyeball was fully formed underneath the skin, according to Double Nickle Taxidermy out of New Braunfels,…
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