We here in Montana know that hunting is not just a hobby, but a way of life. It is ingrained in our proud culture. Every Fall we take to the hills in search of the elusive beast. Some find what they are looking for and some don’t. That is why it is called “hunting” and not just “killing...
We here in Montana know that hunting is not just a hobby, but a way of life. It is ingrained in our proud culture. Every Fall we take to the hills in search of the elusive beast. Some find what they are looking for and some don’t. That is why it is called “hunting” and not just “killing...
The countdown to hunting season in Montana has started. I am getting more and more excited each day, as we inch closer to the September 6th opener for big game archery. I am, however, a little upset that I can't take my traditional Labor Day weekend hunting trip, as this years season starts a week later. One thing is for sure, it will give me more time to prepare for the hunt.
I am getting more and more excited for the kick off of fall archery season here in western Montana. In my time spent in the field during archery season, my biggest fear is stumbling on a rattlesnake. On a hunting trip in the Missouri River Breaks, I spent most of a day killing every rattlesnake I found...
Unfortunately, my attempt to fill my elk tag with my archery equipment, was unsuccessful this past weekend. As I have learned in my years of bowhunting, only about ten percent of all the archery hunters are successful. Not because there is a lack of animals this time of year, but because it takes a lot more skill than just pulling a trigger. Ron Ashiem, of the Montana FWP, recently shared some int
Getting real eager to get out of town and on the road to my hunting camp, for the opening of Montana's archery season tomorrow. In my 18 years of archery hunting, the day before the season opener is like Christmas eve. I am super excited to dust off my bow, but not as excited as the 3 year old boy in the following YouTube clip. He just has a hard time expressing it.
I have spent most of this long weekend, flinging arrows. I have been kicking my own ass for not taking more time this summer to practice. Now I am out of shape and the season opener is Saturday. Everything seems to be good. I am confident I can kill a critter from up to 60 yards...
My favorite time of the year has arrived. Mild days and cooler evenings. It is officially Fall and that means time for me to chase after critters with my "sharp sticks and string." It is Archery season in Montana and you have to check out these amazing shots in today's featured video.