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Hooked a log? Nope- sauger
Global warming means it’s over 60 degrees in mid November. So rather than beat my head against the wall with deer, I accepted the invite from a college buddy to head out in the boat and chase smallmouth and sauger. I thought this was a wild goose chase. Turns out- it was lights out. Started out...- R.K.
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UTV Riders want trails in Fish Creek WMA acquired from TNC
Fish Creek WMA was acquired from TNC in 2013 for creation of a WMA. Then FWP carved out a chunk to make a state park. Now motorized interest groups want more roads- at last 500 signatures on a petition from the UTV crowd. Which makes me wonder- why even bother calling this a WMA if... -
Wife’s first pronghorn hunt
My (now) wife decided she’d like to go chase a pronghorn, and drew a tag in a unit close to home! So with the opener looming, I was able to sneak out yesterday and do a bit of scouting. I managed to find an area where several good herds were spending time and come up with a rough gameplan. So-...- R.K.
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- Forum: Women Hunters
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Grouse hunt on scouting day?
How close is too close? I’m thinking about heading out a day before archery season to scout and see what the elk are doing, hopefully to ambush them bright and early opening morning. Since that’s mostly a morning/evening deal, I thought I might occupy midday trying to chase grouse. Which... -
Proposed Sapphire Mine near Hauser Lake
Looks like a mining company is trying to start a placer mining operation on the east side of Hauser Lake on roughly 2 1/2 acres of BLM land. Comment period too the BLM opened on August 7 and is open for 30 days. “Comments on the Plan should be submitted on the project’s ePlanning site or to...- R.K.
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- Forum: Public Land Issues
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WI’s largest elk poached
The last original bull brought in from Kentucky was shot and left to rot. And it wasn’t even for antlers- it had already shed. Even had a gps collar on it. https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/06/03/cash-award-offered-following-illegal-shooting-states-largest-elk/# -
What size tent?
So my solo backpack trips are no longer solo, and it seems that the old tarp or the trusty 2-man isn’t going to cut it any longer. Need to figure out what size tent I need for myself at 6’2”, my fiancé at 5’7”, a corgi, and a lab. She wants the dogs in the tent with us so they don’t run off...- R.K.
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- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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Hanging Euro Mounts
Had a few skulls that I hadn't decided how to display, until my better half suggested just hanging the skulls on a "vacant" wall, no plaques, adornments, etc. They're nothing special as far as "trophy quality", but they all mean something to me. Poked around, and decided on a D-ring picture...- R.K.
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- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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First walleye in a long time
Was able to sneak away for the day. Left later than I wanted to wait for the bait shop to open- picked up worms and leeches for an astounding $14. Anyways- headed out, made it to the lake. And it was slow. Nobody catching fish aside from tiny perch. Not good. Lost some leeches to the bait...- R.K.
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- Forum: Fishing Hole
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BOUGHT!: E Collar for lab
Have a new lab puppy, training her for upland hunting first and waterfowl second. Looking for an e collar with tone and vibrate options. Would rather give a forum member cash than a big box store. Don’t think I need GPS options- labs don’t range or run off like pointers and setters. If anyone...- R.K.
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- Forum: Want To Buy
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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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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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