Montana Grant

Most of north America has a crew of Nature’s Custodians. Turkey Vultures are Carion eating birds that can be seen in the back country, or back roads of Montana. They…

Guns, crossbows, pistols, rifles, swords and knives can be dangerous, lethal weapons. There was a time when shooting, hunting, and blood sports were acceptable and “fun”. Sadly, times have changed.…

Rattling antlers can mimic two or more bucks fighting. They use their antlers to assert dominance over other bucks for the pick of mating with does. There are several devices…

Land ownership is always a concern. Sportsmen/women, residents, and public are increasingly being blocked from access due to changing ownership. Montana is a prime destination for out of state and…

Wild apples are abundant across Montana. You may need to have a ladder to reach the high ones since deer and elk love to munch on the low hanging fruits.…

What if the law only allowed each angler one species of fish to catch? What fish would you pick? You may only be allowed a Trout License or a Bass…

This story never goes away. Hunters, hikers, bikers, and people keep finding a way to encounter, encroach, and eventually have bears killed. Generally, bears want nothing to do with humans.…

What sex was the last limit of fish that you caught? Were they boys, girls, or …? How can you identify your fish as a male or female? It’s not…

Seeing is believing. Hunting success is about hitting a target, while you are excited, off a rest, with an accelerated heartbeat. If you are not excited when you are about…

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day. You have been fasting all night long and now need to Break the Fast. If you skip breakfast, your body…

Fly Anglers come in all shapes and sizes. Some long Fly rodders are wealthy, poor, old, young, skilled or beginners. Most Fly Anglers are happy and celebrate the wonderful art…

A recent survey of hunters and sportsmen /women have produced a list of destinations where you can find the “Best Quality Hunting”, per game species, in the United States. I…

Lunch is an important part of every outdoor outing. When hunters head out, the lunch always seems to end up in the bottom of their packs. Fishermen find their lunches…

Chewy meat is not for everyone. It may be because some folks have tooth issues, or they just appreciate a nice and tender cut of meat. The best meat is…

Dove hunting is fun but tough. Some anti hunters consider Dove hunting a sin but… Doves are hard to hit but tasty to eat.  Montana has a short Dove season.…

Summertime is sweet corn time. Fresh corn cannot be beaten. Ironically out of all the corn grown in America, less than one percent is used for people’s food. The rest…

Camping is fun but there are many types of camping. After a lifetime of roughing it camping, my wife “Montana Lin” thinks outdoor camping is a hotel with a window…

My Dad, Joe, was a hard man. He had survived fifty combat missions in WW2, was a coal miner, and had a career as a math teacher. He also raised…

When we take our fly-fishing Treks, I always bring along my fly-tying gear. I learned this need from Lefty Kreh, on a wonderful fly-fishing trip, along the Potomac River. In…

Grilling is a tasty way to cook. Grillers pride themselves on special ways to finish their meat. This often means “Searing”. You Sear meat to hold in the flavor and…

The rules for hunting deer, antelope, moose, and elk are simple.  Look for Critters Shoot the Critter If you miss, or don’t get a shot, return to rule #1. This…

An RV or recreational vehicle is a Real Vacation. Whether you rent or own an RV, your time outdoors will be memorable.  There are so many RV choices today. Bretz…