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Platte river issues
I believe they came up with a regulation that didn't allow you to have a bare hook, or something like that, so the workaround was to use a rock worm "fly" instead.- bigsky2
- Post #17
- Forum: Fishing Hole
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Let’s see them camps!
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- Post #11
- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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Platte river issues
When I lived in Casper from about 2011-2014, the big thing in the spring was fishing a pegged bead. You have your line looped through a bead that sits a couple inches above a bare hook, and the bead imitates a trout egg. When a fish grabs the bead, you set the hook and basically snag the fish. I...- bigsky2
- Post #11
- Forum: Fishing Hole
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Montana Mule Deer Raffle
I feel like you’re comparing Montana’s mule deer hunting with the AZ Strip or the Kaibab. No one is saying it will ever be that good. Most people on here are just saying that it has been and could be so much better than it is currently. -
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Montana Mule Deer Raffle
Montana has definitely had excellent mule deer hunting relative to todays mule deer hunting. -
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2024 Draw results
Poor FWP gets blamed for screwing up the draw even when they get it right. -
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Ones that got away
My dad and I rarely hunt elk together, but in 2020 we happened to be together when we found this bull and about 10 cows and calves. My dad hung back and watched from across the drainage while I snuck in on him. I got to within 50 yards of him and a bedded cow. The rest of the cows were bedded 30... -
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Montana Mule Deer Raffle
I would be applying every year if I lived over there too. -
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Montana Mule Deer Raffle
Like I said, I didn’t apply for a permit this year. I also have no problem eating tags. -
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Montana Mule Deer Raffle
If I was burning my bonus points, I’d be looking for 180+. -
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Montana Mule Deer Raffle
Sure. I’m not looking for 150-170 bucks though. -
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Montana Mule Deer Raffle
I hope we aren’t headed for limited entry, but I agree that’s where we are headed if things don’t change. I have over 20 points and I’ll be buying a point this year. Things will probably never get better, but when it only costs us $15 for a point, I might as well build up points in the event... -
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Hey, Wyoming, you brought a woof to a bar? Montana...hold my beer
Props to him for being able to perform under those circumstances.- bigsky2
- Post #5
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Montana Proposed Black Bear Season Changes
Thanks for sharing that. I knew the changes could have a negative effect on populations here in Region 4, but based on the lack of public comment against the season extension, I was assuming the changes wouldn't negatively affect region 1 and 2. Those numbers are pretty eye-opening. The sad...
