When your life partner, kids, or friends are down in the dumps, sad, cranky, and out of sorts, they send […]
The BEST trout fishing in the world is changing. Blame it on global warming, climate change, overfishing, development, or pollution. […]
Outdoorsmen, women, and kids need snacks and treats to keep them fat, happy, and satisfied. Without a goodie box, hunger […]
We have all made some poor choices when afield. Injury or worse can result from not planning, preparing, or considering […]
Snake time is upon us! Summer means that rattle snakes are active and pose a risk. Fortunately, Rattlers are mainly […]
Winters in Montana are LONG!!!! We all tend to gain more than a few pounds. As the winter grows, so […]
The Jefferson River, near the Sappington Bridge, was the site of an Otter Attack. # ladies were tubing down the […]
Montana is home to several species of nuisance flies. House flies and Horse Flies abound. At this time of year, […]
Wading can be dangerous. Fishermen that wet wade or wear expensive waders, always try to get a little deeper. Their […]
Life can be an ITCH! Humans can get affected by many insects, bugs, snakes, nettles, and other encounters that make […]
Outdoorsmen and women never plan to get injured, hurt, or stranded when enjoying Outdoor Recreation. Accidents happen when we get […]
It seems that aquatic insect and Salmon fly populations are in the decline. This reduction of insects is related to […]
Catch and Release fishing is extremely important to conserve Wild and Native trout fisheries. A great and healthy trout may […]
The trend of people moving to Montana may be changing. According to the National Census numbers, more people are leaving […]
Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being […]
Big Sky Country is also home to huge blood sucking mosquitoes. They grow big in the Rocky Mountains. These blood […]
Years ago, we would take annual trips to fish Canada. The local outdoor shows would come to town, and we […]
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 […]
Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]
Wildlife means that the critters are not domesticated. These “Wild” animals or fish have not come from a preserve, hatchery, […]
Filleting trout is a learned skill. Butterflying a fish is even tougher and takes a lot of practice with a […]
Humans seem to have a need to touch and feel wildlife. The problem is that inappropriate touching and feeling are […]
Rhubarb is in full leafy growth, just in time for Strawberry season. Each Summer, I harvest several crops of this […]
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. […]
We just celebrated Memorial Day. This holiday honors the memory of great soldiers that helped to keep America free and […]
