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QUARTERING!!!
Montana can be BIG CRITTER COUNTRY! Some deer, elk, and moose can be too big to handle in one piece. We have all seen the Wussy hunters that tag a critter on Private land. The landowner allows the use...
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ON THE SPOT!!!
Kiley Jons was On the Spot this season! Earlier this year his farm was partially burned during the Bridger Foothills fire. This Bozeman hunter has also become a husband and Father. Needless to say,...
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SHOULD DOES WITH FAWNS BE TARGETED?
Late season hunts are often for Does or cow elk. In some cases, crop depredation tags are issued by the state to reduce herd sizes in certain areas. Late season deer need 40 pounds of grass a day to...
View ArticleLION ABOUT!!!
Elk herds in Montana have been decimated my wolves and other predators. Some areas have seen low calve recruitment due to elk calf mortality. Primary elk calf predators include Bears, wolves, and...
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WHAT TIME IS YOUR ELK?
Elk hunting is hard! You need to head into the high mountains, thin air, predator filled forests, and put in your time. If it isn’t, you are doing it wrong, or hunting on a preserve. Elk keep a...
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LOUDMOUTHS!!!
Talking to the animals is a great fun. Some hunters can carry on a good conversation, using their calls, in the backyard, but talk too much afield. These Loudmouths simply talk too much! Elk and Spring...
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BUTT CUTS!!!
Butchering wild game is not rocket science. It does take some direction and learning to master the cuts. Much of the best cuts come from the hindquarters or butt of the critter. Several prime cuts come...
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CWD NUMBERS UP IN MONTANA!!!
Test results turn-around time averaging seven days HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff is on pace to collect a record number of chronic wasting disease samples from deer, elk, and moose...
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GOBBLE YER ELK!!!
Spring turkey hunting is just around the corner. There is no better way to learn how to archery elk hunt than to hunt Spring Turkey. Now some may say that Montana Grant is nuts! An elk weighs in at 800...
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GETTING BIT!!!
A new show called “Something Bit Me!” has recently aired. The many episodes tell the story of people getting bit, attacked, stomped, and mauled in the outdoors. After watching some of these shows, most...
View ArticleSign-up opens for surplus drawing licenses and permits
HELENA – Hunters interested in signing up for licenses or permits left over from the special license and permit drawing can do so from June 20 through July 20. This new process for the sale of surplus...
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ELK REGULATIONS THREATENED!!!
Elk are Montana’s premier Big Game Critter. Every hunter’s dream is to tag a big antlered bull. Thanks to hunting groups and smart management elk are thriving in Montana. The problem is where they are...
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MONTANA CRITTERS THAT KILL!!!
Montana is a place where death could be just around the next tree, rock, or field. You seldom find gang bangers, serial killers, or criminals in Big Sky Country. The worst death could come from fangs,...
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GETTING LUCKY!!!
If you are not confident with your Pickup Lines, stay home. Try making calling invitational. Rocky Jacobsen, owner, and designer of Rocky Mountain Game calls taught me the importance of having faith in...
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BEAR SCARES!!!
The bull elk was coming to the call. My buddy was behind me and to my left maybe 20 yards away. As Darryl called, I was on one knee with my bow ready. I knelt in front of a small pine and was hidden....
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HEAVY BREATHING!!!
All hunters get a bit excited when the moment of truth arrives. The sight of antler, feather, or calls quickly gets our attention. Buck Fever can also make seeing harder as our adrenaline surges. A few...
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WEIGHT FOR IT!!!
How heavy was your buck or bull? Normally, when you knock down a big critter, the hunter does not have a weighing scale in their backpack. If you quarter the animal, accurate weighing is also lost....
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TATER TIME!!!
Fall is spud picking season. Taters are fat and full. Farmers have killed the overburden and ware now digging up their tater treasure. No hunting camp is without a sack of Tates! You simply can’t...
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BIG GAME DAY!!!
Opening days are special. There is something about being out for the first shot at a deer, elk, antelope, or … It’s all good. Sure, there will be some others celebrating the day, but after 10 o’clock,...
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STOVALL’S EXPLODE AGAIN!!!
Kirk Stovall, aka “Shrapnel”, and his family are dedicated hunters. They hunt hard and put in the time. They take pride in having the right gear, polished skills, and ethical and sporting practices....
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WHEEL HUNTING!!!
4 Wheelers are a modern hunter’s horse. Not only can they get you to a location, but they can also help with game retrieval. Sadly, some wheeler hunters are idiots. They damage fences, trespass, and...
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DEER CHESAPEAKE!!!
Each year I like to share my Big Game recipe. This recipe works with elk, deer, or any bag game critter. Not only is this a great recipe, but it is also stewed in history and tradition. The recipe...
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TOUCH ME FEEL ME!!!
Humans seem to have a need to touch and feel wildlife. The problem is that inappropriate touching and feeling are harmful. Recently, there have been several human wildlife encounters in Yellowstone...
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ETHICAL HUNTERS!!!
Hunting in Montana and other places is being ruined by non-ethical hunters, poachers, and loss of access to public and private lands. Years ago, Montana was a hunter friendly environment. You could...
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