The middle of June is considered the true start to the fishing season across most of the west. Rivers are generally coming into shape after snowmelt and runoff. While they

Spring black bear hunting season is open here in Montana. Here are five tips to help your chances of success during your Montana spring bear hunt. 1. Concentrate on southern

Recently Joanne was featured by the Orvis Company along with two other women on International Womens Day. These women have been breaking barriers in business and in the fly fishing

One day this past season I hit the boat ramp after a great day of fishing here on the Kootenai River with the intent of pulling my boat out quickly

Choosing a fly rod for your first saltwater adventure can be kind of daunting. Ideally, owning a couple different size rods would be best. But let's face it. New rods

Generally speaking many states deer seasons end by later November. But if you live in area that offers a late season black powder hunt, the game is still very much

GROUSE POPULATIONS VERY HIGH THIS SEASON! For thirty years I’ve kept an average hourly flush rate for grouse during our season. The 2022 season will go down as one of

LOCAL BIOLOGISTS DESERVE THANKS! Conditions were darn near perfect this year on the Kootenai River thanks in part to local biologists. We are incredibly fortunate to have dedicated and passionate

What's the single best leader for Montana trout fishing? I get asked that question more frequently than any other. Here is a simply explanation on leaders and which length and