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The “Gallatin Tsunami” in Montana

This is quite a video of the Gallatin River.  The videographer titled it “Gallatin Tsunami”, which, as you will see, is fitting. If you are out and about near any rivers, frozen or not, this winter, it...

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Outdoor Aly Goes Trap Shooting–This Girl Just Wants To Have a Gun!

I was born and raised in Montana and before last week, had never fired a gun. For so many that live and hunt in Montana, shooting guns are a part of every day life. For all intents and purposes in my...

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Flotation Jackets Are a Must-Have for Sportsmen and Sportswomen

Do you love early season boating and fishing, but you are not a fan of bulky life vests?  Maybe you want a little bit of extra protection while you’re ice fishing or trapping on the water?  Well, this...

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Beware! Handle Bullets with Care…

Attention women…and some men!!! You might always pack a couple of extra bullets in your purse for the “just in case” scenario that you always expect to happen, resulting in the need for more ammo....

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WHAT NOT TO DO WHILE HANDLING A GUN….EVER

One of the worst things you can do is to look down the barrel of a loaded weapon–especially when you think it might be jammed. There are some people that should probably not be in possession of a...

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Big Pine FAS to Host June 15 Children’s Program on Bears

(photo courtesy of non-toxickids.net)   Plan to visit Big Pine Fishing Access Site (FAS) near Alberton this Saturday, June 15 for a children’s program on bears. The free program begins at 10am. The...

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Lincoln Summerfest will Feature Bear Aware Activities

(photo courtesy of westernwildlife.org)   Lincoln, Montana will host its second annual Summerfest on Saturday, June 22 from 12-6pm in Hooper Park in downtown Lincoln. The free event is open to all ages...

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FWP Reminds Floaters to Avoid Diversion Dams and other River Hazards

(spokesman.com) Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks urges floaters to use caution and watch for river hazards, such as diversion dams, boulders, and log jams. Recently in western Montana, one drowning...

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How to Survive a Fall Through the Ice [VIDEO]

If the unfortunate event happens, and you end up falling through the ice, here’s one way you can get yourself out on your own.

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WIRE TRAPS !!!

Big Sky Country is full of Wire Traps! We have all stepped, tripped, or stumbled into a few while, hunting and fishing. While antelope hunting along the Musselshell, I was cutting across the prairie...

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Huh? (with Colonel Smoothbore)

Over the last 50 plus years I have attended thousands of wholesale dealer auto auctions. Earlier in my career I often attended 3 or 4 of these events each week. With the amplified voices of the...

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See It! (with Colonel Smoothbore)

A few weeks ago I discussed the importance of protecting one’s hearing from loud noise such as gunfire. Well, the same can be said for protecting one’s eyesight. We have bifocal, meaning two eyes,...

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Boater Safety Class Offered July 20 in Missoula

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a boater safety class in Missoula on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Sportsman’s Warehouse (2323 N. Reserve St.). The course is $10, and class...

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FWP reminder: SUP users must have life jacket on board

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds everyone using stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) that a life jacket is required to be on the board. The use of SUPs has exploded in Montana over the past few...

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FAST FOOD!!!

  Critter assaults are an issue wild states face. Predators like Grizzly and Black bears, mountain Lions, and wolves, and other mammals eat meat. Their dinners are often hard earned and require some...

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SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

Montana’s waters are always inviting. Swimming in our waters can be risky. A quick dip in Winter may be fine for Polar Bears but not people and pets. Hypothermia can impact you before you know it. Big...

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PULL!!!

  Now is the time to PULL the trigger! If you are an upland bird hunter, or hunt waterfowl, shooting birds on the wing is a perishable skill. Practice is important to be able to hit the fast-moving...

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HOPE WE NEVER NEED IT!!!

  When we venture into the wilderness for outdoor adventures, there are things that we always take along, but may never use. Sounds dumb to go to the effort to backpack, boat, or take up space with...

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5 Winter Necessities To Keep In Your Car

With the cold months blistering through, it’s important to have safety gear on hand in case of an emergency on the road or out in the wilderness. You can keep these things in your pack if you’re going...

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Flood Risk and Safety in Montana

Floods in landlocked Montana are not completely unheard of. The most severe floods can be expected in the southwestern portion of the state. Albeit rare, flooding in Montana has happened before. For...

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