Montana Grant

Walking our dogs has become a dangerous task. We want to exercise our dogs but become limited as to where we can do so. Dog parks, cities, and counties all…

Not all campsites are created equally. The developed KOA’s and modern sites have paved pads, metal fire rings, full hook ups, and picnic tables. Most RV owners want a mall…

Floating and tubing in the Hoot Owl waters requires skill. Not every tuber should be tubing. Some may be too young or inexperienced to manage the float. As the Scoutmaster…

Fly fishing attracts people from around the world. After Robert Redford’s movie “A River Runs Through It.” More people than ever have visited Big Sky Country to try Big Fly-Fishing…

Fly Fishing levels the field for everyone. Being rich and famous does not help you become a better angler.  All fly anglers are rich. Being able to fly fish in…

Montana has become Big Heat Country! Our summer temperatures are finally here, and the air conditioners are finally paying off. Most Montanans only need an AC for a few weeks…

Weapons meant survival for Montana Mountain Men and early pioneers. If you were not packin, you were” bound to go under.” Traveling light also meant survival, so the early trappers…

Lightening or glow bugs have always amazed kids. Chasing these glowing bugs is fun. I remember filling a jar with them, so I had a camp light. Sadly, many captured…

Most sportsmen and women do not intentionally break the law. Many are simply not aware or ignorant about the laws, regulations, and rules. In today’s fishing world, appropriate behavior is…

Campfires are great for heat, cooking, and providing light but they also make smoke. This smoke can be bad for your health and create a smokey stink that will get…

Fall is the legal time to begin hunting. Usually, September means the start of deer, elk, and other hunting. In Big Sky Country, bow hunting for elk is the most…

Who doesn’t like S’MORES? This toasty and tasty snack is the perfect campfire treat. Every important food group is in every S’more. You have your marshmallows, chocolates, graham crackers, and…

No one wants to die! An end of life in the wild can be the scariest. This is why outdoor sports need to be careful and alert when afield or…

When fly fishermen use a dry fly, they need to perform fly maintenance, to keep flies afloat. Some fly guys hate doing this so they often use foam, cork, or…

Big Sky Country is getting Bigger! The state population continues to grow, but it is slowing. Here is the most current data on our growth. Current Population   1,132,812 The…

Is the first day of the rest of your life. So, what does that mean? We seldom think about our end. I remember reading that when we are born and…

Setting the hook is important when trying to catch a fish. Some anglers prefer to say that they need to “Rip their lips, Yank and Crank, Set the Hook,” Whatever…

We were all once Bulletproof. No mountain was too high, no current was too strong, and our fearless nature took us outdoors safely.  Youth and health are often taken for…

Hunting and fishing are easy. Filling tags and limits is often hard. Just because you spend time afield or afloat does not guarantee that you will harvest anything. You certainly…

Nothing is worse than having your dry fly sink during a hatch. Presentation is key. Would you tackle a wet tasty treat?  Caddis hatches are very common in most rivers,…

Stoneflies are amazing flies to try. They are available year around and are a prized food source for trout, bass, and other fish. Large Stones are called “Salmon Flies”. They…

Summer begins on June 20th, but here in Big Sky Country, our Winter won’t leave. They always say that if you don’t like the weather here in Montana, just wait…