Ah, Thanksgiving—the one time of year we gather around the table to celebrate gratitude, family and enough food to feed a small elk herd. But for Montana hunters, there’s one more thing to be thankful for: the final weekend of general rifle season! So as you’re stuffing the turkey, you might also be stuffing your pack for one last chance at bagging that big buck or bull.
This weekend is where Thanksgiving and hunting collide in the best way possible. You have leftover turkey sandwiches in your pack and your blaze orange vest pairs surprisingly well with cranberry sauce stains. It’s the time of year when you wonder if you ate too much before you headed out with your rifle.
Let’s take a moment to give thanks to Mother Nature for the beauty of Montana, to the game animals that keep us out in the elements and to the warm coffee waiting in the truck. Whether your hunt ends with a filled tag or just a good story, it’s all part of what makes this season so special.
So from our Montana backyard to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! May your aim be spot-on, your gravy be lump-free and your last weekend of rifle season be one to remember. Now, go make some memories—and maybe bring back some game meat for next year’s feast.
