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If Montana Schools teach hunting, archery, or classes that involve firearms, they will be denied federal funds. These federal funds […]

“The Montana hunter steadied for the shot as the “sleuth” came closer. The group of bears would soon be in […]

Montana is home to several species of nuisance flies. House flies and Horse Flies abound. At this time of year, […]

Life can be an ITCH! Humans can get affected by many insects, bugs, snakes, nettles, and other encounters that make […]

Back in the day, Bubbles were a modified bobber that we used to fly fish with a spinning rod. You […]

It seems that aquatic insect and Salmon fly populations are in the decline. This reduction of insects is related to […]

Earth is in constant change. Our planet has an orbiting moon, as we both revolve around a dynamic and changing […]

The trend of people moving to Montana may be changing. According to the National Census numbers, more people are leaving […]

It’s the 4th of July!! (in case you forgot…)  Here are a few facts about America’s Independence Day that you […]

Anyone with a dog knows that shed hair is a problem. Hairy dust bunnies gather in corners of the floor, […]

On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]

Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being […]

Hyalite Lake is a favorite destination for many tourists and locals. This beautiful lake, in the mountains south of Bozeman, […]

Dogs are great family pets. Owners are always looking out for their wellness. Sadly, our pets can require emergency first […]

A lifetime ago, I lived in Maryland. Being from western Maryland, I was used to seeing bears in the Appalachian […]

Trout fishing is at risk in Montana and many other traditionally favorable trout waters. Generally, trout prefer cool, clean, clear […]

Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]

Humans seem to have a need to touch and feel wildlife. The problem is that inappropriate touching and feeling are […]

The Bighole River is in trouble. It has been in trouble, and there is no plan in place to save […]

Montana is home to many wonderful and wild things. Folks travel from around the world to see our unique and […]

Many people enjoy eating raw seafood, fish, and shellfish. There is more on the menu than you may know about. […]

A recent Corner Crossing case has been resolved in Wyoming.  For those that don’t know, “Corner Crossing” means that you […]

  Fly lines have come a long way. The first fly lines were made from waxed and braided horse tail […]

Pictures of trout and other fish in nets are on the rise. Many Catch and Release fishermen want a picture […]

Finding that specific fishing hot spot is just half of the battle. Remembering where it is another problem. Oh sure, […]

Ticks Suck! No outdoor sportsmen enjoy ticks. They may have a role in the ecosystem but… Anyway, Ticks seem to […]

  Catching fish on a fly is simply about ONE thing. The fisherman must Present the fly so that it […]

The Gardiner River was one of my favorite rivers to fish. This river flows through the high-altitude desert of the […]