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Don Wilkins who is a fishing guide on Fort Peck and avid reporter Montana Outdoor gives us a few important safety tips for early season ice fishing.
If you’re looking for a guided ice fishing trip on Fort Peck, Don would be a great guy to go with.
Call Don Wilkins at 406-407-6648 to setup a fishing trip.
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