Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
FWP prepares new Wolf Management Plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will prepare an environmental impact statement and conduct public scoping on a pr…
Rainy week thwarts the best laid fishing plans
The wet, but needed, rainy weather of the past week really threw a tailing loop into my last weekend’s fishing plans. Plan A was a 3-day trip to Craig, gorging…
Glacier Park encourages folks to do BioBlitz
Great at finding critters? The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center will host a summer-long National Park Service Centennial BioBlitz at Glacier Nat…
Salmonfly is a 30-pounder meal for a trout
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Smalley talks about skunks, and of course, their stink
This week we’re talking skunks.
Smalley's circus memories
Touring FWP's hatcheries a fishfull experience
New web site features some of best trails in Montana
Columbia Falls grizzly moved to North Fork
A 3-year-old male grizzly bear was captured April 10 at a private residence along Tamarack Road northwest of Columbia Falls. The 211 pound bear was captured by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks bear and lion special…
Great perching on Flathead Lake's East Bay
“We could have made today a lot worse than it is,” said Jim, replying to his wife’s question at home about how fishing had been last Friday.
Big concerns over proposed mine near Smith River
This billboard on Highway 2 by the old Costco site gets me riled every time I see it.
Native plants in Alaska, Canada
Deleray interview, continued
This week we conclude the recent interview with Mark Delaray, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region One Fisheries Manager.
A conversation with FWP's fisheries manager
In spring of 2014, Mark Delaray succeeded long-time Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region One fisheries manager Jim Vashro. I recently sat down with Mark fo…
Minimalist minnow a great fly
If you haven’t already filled your fly boxes for the upcoming season, it’s time to either head to your vise or place an order with your favorite fly tier.
Fishfull Thinking: Modest increase to fishing licenses this year
Have you purchased your 2016-2017 fishing license yet?