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Bill to create Commercial-Free Days on popular rivers
https://bills.legmt.gov/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIi_upleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHV97vxFQMSCrHgewgVPs_GBV8xFIKN-nIRXVYH-32nZ1GifUYacFU_1kcQ_aem_4U5ATgtkfbEelez2cUlKPw#/laws/bill/2/LC2406?open_tab=bill Interesting thought. Not sure what the unintended consequences might be. But I feel that reserving certain days... -
BHA Rally for Public Lands- 2025
BHA is holding a Rally for Public lands at the Capitol Rotunda in Helena, Wednesday 2-19 from Noon to 1pm. Opportunity to carpool from various cities in Montana if you RSVP by today. Weather looks OK for the middle of winter. Not sure if anybody will see this in time or not. But the more... -
Montana Draw Stats now a PDF only?
Starting to look at drawing statistics for MT, and now it's only giving me the option for a PDF output, rather than the CSV I prefer to use for filtering data and all that. Did I just forget where to find it? Has my google fu failed me? Or has Montana decided to only give a PDF reports now?- R.K.
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- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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Training Resource- Lab for Upland hunting?
The new year is bringing a few big changes for me, and some things I've been waiting a long time for. Moving back to Montana, getting married, and most importantly- finally getting a pup! After entirely too much deliberation, I've settled on trying to get a female yellow lab to train as a fellow...- R.K.
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- Forum: Hunting with Hounds
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Over under Breaking Primers
I recently picked up a 16ga Sears Ranger (pre-war) to match one my dad has. But now that I’ve taken it out a couple times, it seems the bottom barrel is striking primers too hard and cracking them- evidenced by a small ring of soot on the primer and receiver. Before I get too involved in... -
Can anyone recommend a heated vest?
Fiancee is constantly cold at work, to the point of sweaters, parkas, etc. I'd like to get her a heated vest to help with that- but I know she'd only wear it if she thinks she looks good in it. Which means my personal tactic of "Costco should be fine" is probably out the window. Can anyone...- R.K.
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- Forum: Women Hunters
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MDF- funding wildlife friendly fencing
I think we can all agree that wildfires are catastrophic to those who have to deal with them, and everything they destroy. But it seems there’s a silver lining, in the opportunity to update fences to wildlife friendly designs. Looks like MDF is putting up some money to help ranchers rebuild...- R.K.
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Left/right shift with changing ammo?
So I’ve got a .308 Ruger American. Good little rifle, treats me well. Many like it, this one is mine, etc. Currently causing me to question my shooting skills and sanity. Went to the range, shot at 100 yards. Sitting, rest but no sled. Flyers happened on 2nd shot of each group (guessing I... -
A Migration Story- Fresh Tracks
Episode popped up on YouTube, and it was good enough that I watched it again. Saw it on Fresh Tracks + a bit ago, but really enjoyed this one. The pacing, message, cinematography, etc. Just a good story all around. Not enough outdoor content tells the story of how we got where we are, and...- R.K.
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- Forum: YouTube Channel
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Tag soup recipes
We all have had tag soup at some point. It’s a decent diet plan if you’re trying to cut calories, but it can get kinda stale after eating the same thing all year. So share up your alternative ways to fix tags, maybe spice it up a bit and break the monotony. I’ll start: Tag soup, the classic...- R.K.
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Suggestions for a quail gun?
It appears I’m in the market for what I would call a quail gun, that would bring a touch of class to my outdoor activities (and some fundraiser shoots). Looking for a 20ga with a 26” barrel, wood furniture, fairly light, hopefully a semi-auto. Had my heart set on a beretta a400 upland, but I’ve... -
Habitat improved? Kill more cows!
https://billingsgazette.com/outdoors/fish-wildlife-and-parks-shawn-stewart-brian-cebull-fish-and-wildlife-commission-robertson-draw-fire-elk-hunting-hd-555/article_260c16dc-ba2b-11ee-99ce-2f87fa56e1a7.html?fbclid=IwAR2WO9Pm0IfszpM87p_mGeK8YjKBScJaGcFPbsOnhyhWs9XioHO6_GYKNrM A big damn fire... -
First Deer, and a thank you
Wanted to post an update regarding my girlfriend following my earlier questions. I’ll post since she’s not on here, but I do have her permission. She decided to hunt with my family in Missouri. Whitetail in a tree stand, so not spot and stalk, but a hunt nonetheless. This followed tagging...- R.K.
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- Forum: Women Hunters
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“Thank you” Card for non-BMA landowner?
With the topic of Montana making it easier than ever to thank a landowner for allowing access via the BMA program, I was wondering- what would you do for a landowner that allowed you to hunt without BMA? Ran into one randomly last year while chasing pronghorn by Billings, and my dad and I...- R.K.
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Missouri Squirrels
August. Hot, humid air filled with cicada song trapped under a thick canopy of vibrant greenery. Clusters of long, broad hickory leaves overhead add to the feeling of standing in a tropical rainforest- as if sweating at dawn wasn’t enough. And yet I’m reminded of October- its cool mornings...- R.K.
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- Forum: Other Small Game
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Historic river access on Gallatin closed off
Friend of mine sent me this article this morning. Essentially, the public has been using a specific access point for over 100 years, then rich out of staters buy the place and try to block the access. The traditional access is, in fact, barely on private land, and no good river access remains...- R.K.
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- Forum: Public Land Issues
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Schnee's Sale
Pretty good sale right now. The 0g Beartooths are down to $305 (~35% off), with several others marked down a fair bit. I love mine, and their customer service is fantastic. Thought I’d pass it along in case anyone has been waiting on a sale, or is in the market for ridiculously good boots.- R.K.
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- Forum: Gear, Gear Deals & Gear Talk
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Trash Fish Tuesday
Had some fun this past weekend with fish that like canned corn even more than trout. They’re big, they’re plentiful, and they put up one heck of a fight. I’m talking about carp! Lots of carp! From a muddy river near you! Shamelessly caught, harassed, and released with the finest...- R.K.
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- Forum: Fishing Hole
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TopRut Draw Odds???
Going through the last-minute application motions here. Since I have the OnX membership, and that includes access to TopRut, I thought I'd use it. Could be a very friendly interface, but with a fair amount of confusing data, and maps that don't work as intended (maybe they're not integrated with...- R.K.
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- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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Next hunting rifle- caliber for a suppressed build?
I have a Ruger American in .308- it shoots great with 165gr Barnes Vortex, and I love the results. However- I got a chance to hunt with a friend’s suppressed .300 Mag, and I think I’m in love. With suppressors, that is. Which means that my next hunting rifle would preferably be suppressed...
