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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 enthusiasts. Skiers may want snow year around, but even Icemen…
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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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SAY CHEESE!!!
Great pictures require a little thought, planning, and skill. We all know what a good picture is supposed to look like. Magazines and websites are full of them. Sadly, many…
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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 light is less, beneath the ice, you need to adjust…
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activities, Did You Know, Education, Fishing, Gear, How to, Montana Grant, Montana Ice Fishing ReportsGET THE FUNK OUT!!!
Waders, ice fishing bibs, and other outdoor gear get FUNKY!!! Consider what is going on when you are wearing them. Sweat, dirt, blood, slime, scales, and who knows what else…
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RESTOCKING!!!
One of my favorite times of the year is when Winter shuts everything down. It’s too cold to do much of anything outside so… I am sure skiers are screaming…
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Best of, Birds, Duck Recipes, Food, Goose Recipes, Grouse Recipes, How to, Montana Grant, Pheasant Recipes, Recipes, Turkey RecipesCHICKEN POPS!!!
Once you try this recipe, you will be infected! Chicken Wing lovers are wild about their tasty wings. Chicken legs can also be a meatier and tastier party treat. I…
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GOLD RUSH!!!
Golden trout have become the new trout attraction. They are also known as “Shills”, “Palomino’s”, Bananas, Albino’s, and “Judas Trout”. These names refer to the Golden Trout. You can…
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BLUE BLOODS DINNER!!!
Family always needs work! Like it or not, there is always something that needs to be addressed to keep a family together and strong. Like a Marriage, constant attention and…
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FAVORITE FISH DINNER!!!
Fish is a healthy and tasty meal. There are so many ways to cook and prepare them from raw sushi, fried, baked, broiled, grilled, smoked, poached, stewed, sticked, pattied, puppied,…
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EGG BEADERS!!!
Bead head flies have become a fly fishermen must have fly. The weight, added by a bead, helps to sink the fly into a more natural drift zone. The shine…
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“Jiggin the Dream”, Best of, Canyon Ferry, Education, Fishing, How to, Hunt in Montana, Montana Grant, Montana Ice Fishing ReportsICEMEN FISH FORTH!!!
The best part about Winter, if you don’t ski, is ice fishing. Solitude on the frigid ice is overrated but Ice Fishing with Brother Icemen is the best! Finding friends…
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activities, Animal Laws, Did You Know, Education, Fishing, How to, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, Montana GrantMONTANA LICENSES RUNNING OUT!!!
Montana fishing licenses are about to expire. Last year’s license is good until the end of February. On March 1st, you will need a new annual license. It is always…
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THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!
Most fly fishermen have loaded fly boxes with many variants of many flies. Every time they go to a new watershed, there is a new secret fly. Flies come in…
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LONG RODS!!!
Longer rods have more leverage than short rods! Archimedes proved this Scientific fact. “I could lift the world with a big enough lever!” Longer levers can lift more, cast further,…
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NIGHT MOVES! Chillin N Drillin Series #14
Night fishing on the ice can be illuminating! If you can stand the cold, you can enjoy some great fishing if you can see what is going on. When you…
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THUNDER DOWN UNDER!!!
Most fly guys have an assortment of egg flies in their boxes. There are so many variations and hardly any room for the San Juan Worms. Some anglers do not…
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FANCY FISH!!!
Fish are wonderful to eat. They are especially good when cooked fresh. Here is a recipe that allows you to make a Fancy Fish dish, but in a foil…
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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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FLY FISHING FUN
Fly fishing is a year around sport. If you want to be a great fly guy, you need to stay on top of your gear, skills, and knowledge. You will…
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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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3 TIPS! Chillin N Drillin Series # 13!
13 can be an unlucky number. Friday the 13th was when King Phillip outlawed the Pope’s army known as the Templars. Friday the 13th movie series still scares many viewers.…
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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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SUPERWORMS!!!
Fishermen are always looking for a new bait. There may soon be a new candidate for the worm can. Scientists from Australia have found that a local beetle larva will…
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SSSSNAKE ENCOUNTERS!!!
Snakes freak many of us out. It may be because of the snake that encouraged Adam to eat the apple in the Garden of Eden, or just because they are…
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FISH CONSUMPTION WARNINGS!!!
Be careful what you eat! Freshwater Fish have become a new high-risk food for human consumption. Liver damage, high cholesterol, cancer, and reduced immunity are common health concerns due to…
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WHAT IF?
Rural states like Montana, the Dakotas, and Wyoming have become overwhelmed with “out of staters” moving in. So, how could we sort out the good, bad and ugly in this…
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HOLD ON TO YOUR ROD!!! Chillin N Drillin Series #12
Every Iceman’s worst nightmare is watching your rod get pulled down into the ice hole. Big fish are strong and can easily handle your rod. If your ice holes are…
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GRIZZLY FLU!!!
3 Grizzly bears have tested positive for having a highly pathogenic form of the Avian Flu. These young bears were observed displaying unusual behaviors and the Montana FWP managed to…
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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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SHARP FILETS!!!
Fileting a fish is easy with a sharp knife. The cuts and presentation look so much better. The flexible blade makes fileting faster and efficient. Very little meat is…
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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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activities, Best of, Canyon Ferry, Did You Know, Education, Fishing, Gear, Montana Grant, Montana Ice Fishing ReportsTIP UP TIPS!!! Chillin n Drillin Series #11
Tip ups are a way to ice fish. You can bait and set the rig and wait for a bite. When the fish hits, the trigger releases and a flag…
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GROW DIRT!!!
Gardening is a year around exercise. Even when the garden is dormant, you need to be thinking about next year’s crop. This begins with dirt! Hopefully you are composting your…
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WICKED TUNA CATCHES ANGLER!!!
Every fisherman has a nightmare about a giant fish pulling them overboard. Captain Ahab certainly went to extremes to catch his great white whale and lost. Mark Knittle, age 63,…
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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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SMITTY SLED UPGRADE!!! Chillin n Drillin Series #10
Custom sleds are an Iceman’s special identity. We all have different needs and ideas. I love the creativity and unique ways Icemen adapt, modify, and create their Ice Yachts! Snow…
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TROUT PUPPIES!!!
Southern seafood and fish lovers pig out on their corn meal filled Hush Puppies. So does this Southwestern Montanan. This fried side dish is great plain or dipped into a…
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GO TO FISH DINNER!!!
What is your Go to Fish dinner? For many folks, fish is a Friday tradition. Having the fish once a week is healthy but can also get boring if you…
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PLANT TIMES!!!
Montana has a very short growing season. Winters are long and it takes time for plants to mature. Some years are also impacted by drought or too much moisture. Understanding…
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activities, Canyon Ferry, Did You Know, Education, Fishing, How to, Montana Grant, Montana Ice Fishing Reports
LIGHT BITES! Chillin n Drillin Series #9
There is nothing like going to a Secret Spot and finding a crowd. This is the story about Canyon Ferry during a weekend. The weekdays seem to have no pressure…
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accident, activities, Best of, Education, Fishing, health, How to, Montana Grant, Montana Ice Fishing ReportsSO, YOU DON”T SKI!!!
Montana is a state with year around sporting fun. If you are not hunting, you can be fishing, hiking, biking, trekking, or skiing. Folks come from around the world to…
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Cutthroat Trout, Did You Know, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Gallatin River, health, History, Madison River, Montana Fly Fishing, Montana GrantBIG SKY BEGINNINGS!!!
Southwest Montana is Big Sky Country. It also is the home to what is arguably the best trout fishing in the world. This Fly-Fishing Mecca took decades to evolve. The…
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SLIDERS!!!
Hamburgers are always tasty. Have you ever made burgers from FISH? Sliders are simply small hamburgers. They are easy to make and quick to cook. The only thing faster is…
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BEST ICE FISHING BAITS! CHILLIN N DRILLIN SERIES #8
Ice fishing is a great hobby to try during Montana’s winter months. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to enjoy a day on the ice, and you never know what…
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Mr. CHIPS!!!
Montana windshields are rock pocked with chips, scratches, and dings from gravel along our roadways. Finding a perfectly flawless windshield is next to impossible. Small rocks, and debris, get picked,…
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Best of, Canyon Ferry, Education, Fishing, How to, ice report, Montana Grant, Montana Ice Fishing ReportsWATCH THE BIRDS!!!
Finding where to fish requires some good experience, luck, and observation. When Captain Ahab was looking for Moby Dick, he would watch for the birds. The same is true when…
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Best of, Canyon Ferry, Education, Fish, Fish Recipes, Fishing, Food, health, How to, Montana Grant, Rainbow Trout, RecipesPIG PORTIONS!!!
Big Pig Fish Filets are a nice problem to have. It means that the fishing was darn good. The other day I caught a limit of big rainbows and fileted…
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