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A look back at stories, photographs and videos that have appeared on Chronicle Outdoors.
- 2012
- Feb16Kimball best competition as Bridger Bowl crowns 2012 King and Queen of the Ridge“ This Saturday marked the 10th annual King and Queen of the Ridge competition at Bridger ...”09Western aesthetic: Sporting art captures landscapes, wild spirit of Montana“ It’s not the color or the composition that captivates. It’s not the light or the ...”03Anglers, start your augers! Hebgen Lake to host west regional ice fishing tournament“ WEST YELLOWSTONE – This weekend Hebgen Lake will host the North American Ice Fishing Circuit’s ...”
- Jan19Out on patrol: Gallatin National Forest cabins offer glimpse of old Montana“ GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST – From the front door of the Porcupine Cabin, the expanse of ...”05Bucket List 2012: New Year’s resolutions (and destinations) for the active Montanan“ Montana is a big state with a lot to do. From Yellowstone to Glacier, from ...”
- 2011
- Dec08Bridger Ski Foundation seeks trail pass donations to support grooming efforts“ Gauging the popularity of Bridger Ski Foundation’s community trails program isn’t hard. Take a stroll ...”
- Nov24Montana FWP announces River Recreation Management Plan for Madison River“ The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced earlier this month that it will ...”10Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge comes alive during annual swan migration“ RED ROCK LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – The Centennial Valley was blanketed with the first ...”03EHD outbreak takes significant toll on Montana white-tailed deer population“ An outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, has hit white-tailed deer populations hard in ...”
- Oct27Sportsmen Against Hunger program seeks game meat donations for local food banks“ For the past six years the Sportsmen Against Hunger program sponsored by Safari Club International ...”20Cousteau, Bowermaster to discuss world's oceans at Ellen Theatre fundraiser for ASC“ From documenting the grizzly bear migration in the Centennial Mountains to the discovery of rare ...”
- Sep22One wild ride: Bozeman's Bob Allen inducted into Mountain Bike Hall of Fame“ It was a daring plan executed to perfection, an image that still captivates today — ...”15Montana Library's Hunting Companion website helps sportsmen plan outings“ Where should I hunt? It’s a question every hunter faces as the season draws near. With ...”08Jump in grasshopper population has trout looking up on Montana rivers and streams“ Tall grass. Big bugs. Hungry trout. It’s hopper time in Montana, and this season is an ...”01Phantoms of the forest: Sightings of great gray owls always a memorable experience“ LITTLE BELT MOUNTAINS — They’ve been called the phantoms of the forest, a species so ...”
- Aug25Fruits of labor: Cool spring proving beneficial for mountain huckleberry crop“ GALLATIN CANYON — This much is certain: You can count on a sore back, purple ...”18Epic poetry: Climbing still an adventure on Dragon’s Back near Homestake Pass“ I’m as guilty as anyone, of telling climbing stories that begin with, end on or ...”11Park ranger Harlan Kredit reflects on 40 years in Yellowstone National Park“ This past weekend, Harlan Kredit celebrated his 40thseason as a summer park ranger in Yellowstone ...”04Sphinx Mountain's riddle: Hike in Madison Range turns hairy amid storm clouds“ SPHINX MOUNTAIN – Tuesday morning began beautifully in the Madison Mountains. Clear skies and warming ...”
- Jul28Uncle Tom’s Trail: Hike into Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone a trip through history“ YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – At the turn of the 20th century, visitors here arrived via ...”21Gallatin grizzlies: New research shows growing number of bruins in mountains north of Yellowstone National Park“ Steve Gehman’s first job as a wildlife biologist landed him in the middle of some ...”15Cheap thrills at Three Dollar Bridge“ For 15 long years I'd managed to thoroughly enjoy the Madison River without ever setting ...”14Better late than never: Salmonfly hatch makes appearance on Madison River“ CAMERON — Erik Carr likes his fishing reports early and his eggs over easy, with ...”08Trout bummin' in Wisconsin's Driftless Area“ I feel like a kid again, pedaling a single speed bike down a county road ...”07Uncommon beauty: Natural Bridge Falls on full display as runoff roars“ Darryl and Sally Lownsbery like to explore the little dots on the map, the ones ...”
- Jun23Big water on the Big Hole: Learning the hard way to fish one of MT's finest rivers“ WISE RIVER — Upstream of here on the Big Hole River the fields are flooded ...”09High water safety: Boaters reminded to stay smart during this year's runoff“ Flows on the Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway reached 5,050 cubic feet per second on ...”02Human-Powered Mountaineers: Duo takes on challenge to promote organic foods“ Bozeman residents Chris Bangs and Justene Sweet of Human-Powered Mountaineers have a long road ahead ...”
- May26Outdoor classroom lets Harrison junior high students connect with nature“ Thirteen-year-old Alecia Panagakis can build a shelter in the woods to keep dry during a ...”19National Bear Awareness Week aims to educate public about species“ Last week two hikers were injured by a sow grizzly bear in the Deer Creek ...”12Southern slots: Exploring the narrows of Buckskin Gulch and the Paria River Canyon“ It’s been less than a week since I dropped my pack beneath the dark desert ...”
- Apr28Fly tier Gary Jones shares proven dry fly patterns for Mother’s Day caddis hatch“ Fly fisherman Gary Jones wasn’t offering any predictions for when the Mother’s Day caddis hatch ...”21Where's whitey? Decline in mountain whitefish has biologists concerned“ Five years ago there were pockets of water on the Madison River where you’d be ...”14Wheelin' and Dealin': Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club to hold annual Bike Swap“ The Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club got its start way back in 1978. A group of ...”07Free the sole, free the mind: 'Barefoot' running shoes making strides“ When Leif Summerfield made the decision to tackle the Ed Anacker Bridger Ridge Run last ...”
- Mar31Mass movement: Photographs from the 2011 Freezeout Lake snow geese migration“ The first flocks of snow geese flying north to the Canadian Arctic typically arrive at ...”25Wolf shot in Gallatin National Forest; information sought, reward offered“ The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking information on the killing of a gray ...”24Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Foundation working for wildlands“ When Steve Caldwell envisioned his new home after making the decision to move away from ...”22The 'Ditch Bill' tabled in Senate on 8-3 vote“ House Bill 309 - aka the "Ditch Bill" - which aimed to amend Montana's stream ...”17Red Gold: Documentary on Alaska’s Bristol Bay to show at Emerson Cultural Center“ Camille Egdorf spent her first summer near the banks of the Nushagak River in Alaska’s ...”10Swinging in the dark: Nighttime as good as any to learn to ice climb in Hyalite Canyon“ Ice climbing, to me, has always looked eerily similar to hitting glass with a hammer. ...”07‘Ditch Bill’ heads to Senate panel on Tuesday; Amendments to stream access law tied to Mitchell Slough Creek ruling“ A bill that has sparked controversy over private property rights and Montana’s landmark stream access ...”03Skinny skiing in Big Sky: First-annual Big Sky Nordic Ski Festival begins this weekend“ BIG SKY – Herb Davis has helped facilitate the growth of the cross-country skiing in ...”01Big Sky photographer convicted of illegally feeding bighorn sheep“Unfortunate news from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks today: Ryan Molde, 35, ...”
- Feb28Time to buy your 2011 fishing license, new regs for Yellowstone, Missouri rivers set“Yesterday was the last day to fish with your 2010 Montana fishing license (the season ...”26Is Bozeman the best fishing town in America? National contest aims to find out“ The World Fishing Network (WFN), a cable network that offers 24-hour fishing news, stories and ...”24Wildlife ambassadors: Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center aims to educate, inspire“ WEST YELLOWSTONE – You can hear them breathing. You can see the whites of their eyes. And ...”17Fishing bamboo: classic equipment resonates with history, heritage of sport“ Per Brandin, one of the nation’s foremost builders of fine bamboo fishing rods, still recalls ...”10Remembering Sylvester Nemes: Bozeman fly-fisherman and author elevated art of angling with soft-hackled flies“ Sylvester Nemes met his wife Hazel Nemes on a blind date in Ringwood, Hampshire, England, ...”03The little mountain that could: Maverick Mountain has great skiing at a great price“ POLARIS – “It’s all about attitude,” Ron Loge told me last Thursday as I munched ...”
- Jan28Great Rockies Sports Show coming to Gallatin Fairgrounds this weekend“ The Great Rockies Sports Show will touchdown in Bozeman this weekend with seminars and exhibits ...”24Theives steal equipment from Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, FWP seeks information“Here's a new low in the world of criminality: Some jokers broke into the maintenance ...”20Operation Valor offers wounded warriors chance to hunt, heal in Montana“ Rudy Smith has never served in the military; he’s never seen combat or heard the ...”13Tying one on: Anglers turn attention to fly tying during winter season“ Note to anglers: Don’t be heard mumbling, “It’s too damn cold to fish.” Some ice-crazed angler, ...”06'WARDENS': New Outdoor Channel series profiles work of Montana’s game wardens“ When Steve Puppe sent a pilot episode of his new series “WARDENS” to the Outdoor ...”
- 2010
- Dec30Ice fishing essentials: Everything you need to fish through the ice this winter“ Ice fishing, like lots of outdoor sports, can be a bit intimidating for the newcomer. ...”23Audubon Society to conduct annual Christmas bird count in Three Forks“ The Audubon Society’s Christmas bird count has been a Montana tradition for more than 100 ...”08Bozeman climber Robert Montague first in MT to earn AMGA rock guide certification“ Robert Montague was 14 years old when he led his first multi-pitch rock climb. He ...”
- Nov25Rockin' the ice: Ice climbers to pursue passion in remembrance of Guy Lacelle“ It was an unfortunate accident, something that could have happened to anyone on that brilliant ...”22Yellowstone: Exploring the Grand Loop“ Here's a video featuring some of the best sights along the Grand Loop Road ...”Writer unravels mystery of cougar photo“ This photograph of a cougar lurking behind an elk hunter made waves on the web ...”11Montana’s Best Fly Fishing: University of Montana grad publishes fly fishing guide“ Ben Romans keeps finding his way back to Montana. This past week the University of Montana ...”04Quiet time: Yellowstone winding down from historic summer season“ YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – There’s a snowman waving to passersby at the height of Craig ...”01FWP reports slower harvest rates for second week of general big game season“The Montana department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the results of its polling at ...”
- Oct28Be bear aware: Play it safe this season while hunting in grizzly country“ The general big game hunting season opened last Saturday with hunters across the state scouring ...”26FWP reporting increased hunters, elk harvest in southwest Montana“The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reporting increased elk harvest compared to ...”21Bozeman's Joey Nelson first woman to be named Montana Bowhunter of the Year“ Joey Nelson had the hunting season of her life in 2008. An avid bowhunter with ...”
- Sep30Bozeman's Jon Yousko wins Jackson Hole fishing tournament with Team Worldcast“ Imagine your looking out over the Snake River in northern Wyoming. The Teton Mountains are ...”29Gallatin Valley Pheasant Forever making strides with young bird hunters“ Imagine you’re 12 years old. It’s a misty morning in the hills along the Madison ...”28What next for wolves: As drama unfolds in courts, wildlife managers seek solutions“ Montana’s planned 2010 wolf hunting season came to an abrupt halt in August with a ...”27FWP’s new 'Come Home to Hunt' program brings sportsmen back to Montana“ Think it’s hard to be away from home? It’s even harder during hunting season. Fortunately, in 2009, ...”Gallatin Valley Land Trust announces new executive director Penelope Pierce“The Gallatin Valley Land Trust announced the hiring of its new executive director on Monday. ...”23Chanterelle season: Late summer rains responsible for bumper mushroom crop“ Don’t look now, but there’s gold in them there hills. Rain and mild temperatures have conspired ...”10USFWS asks for input on plans for Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge“On Friday, Stephen Guertin, regional director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, issued a ...”09Understanding late summer hiking conditions and how they effect the body“ Ever been hiking in September on one of those days when the sun ducks in ...”03Artists to gather at Missouri Headwaters State Park for 'Paint the Parks' finale“Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Art Center in Helena are co-sponsoring an interesting ...”Morning flight from Bozeman to Paradise Valley supplies plenty of impressive views“ I woke this morning before dawn at the invitation of my colleague and pilot Nick ...”02National French Brittany club hosts field trials, specialty show in Shields Valley“ “Un maximum of qualities pour un volume minimum.” That’s how Frenchman Gaston Pouchain once described the ...”
- Aug30Massive boulder collapse causes damage to Madison Dam north of Ennis“A boulder the size of a semi truck broke loose and fell on the top ...”26Bozeman, Belgrade hunter education courses set for Sept. 7-10 and Sept. 13-17“The dates are set for fall hunter education classes in Belgrade and Bozeman. Registration is ...”Help wanted: Madison River crews need volunteers for annual clean up and BBQ“ The Madison River isn’t being loved to death; it’s being loved a lot though. That’s according ...”24Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to appeal recent district court wolf ruling“The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks said on Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, that it will appeal ...”19Safe Passages: New book focuses on mitigating risk of wildlife on roadways“ Measuring nearly 50,000 miles in length, the United States has the largest Interstate Highway System ...”17Ditch your felt-soled wading boots, fast“ Awareness of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is spreading at a fever pitch, but it still ...”16USFWS releases report on fatal grizzly bear attack at Soda Butte Campground“ The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its final report Monday on a grizzly bear ...”12Sky high in the Crazy Mountains: Excursion to Cottonwood Lake offers spectacular scenery“ COTTONWOOD LAKE – Thirty-five pound packs, swarms of mosquitoes, blisters, high peaks and spectacular views ...”09The Wilderness Debate: A discussion of the Gallatin Forest's wild places, access to them and what the future holds“ From the height of Hyalite Peak the rugged crags of the Gallatin Crest undulate south ...”06Defenders of Wildlife issues statement on re-listing of Northern Rockies gray wolf“Defenders of Wildlife, among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit aimed to protect gray wolves under ...”Following wolf ruling, RMEF calls for reform of Endangered Species Act“In light of U.S. District Judge Donald Malloy's ruling to re-list the gray wolf under ...”04Hitting the hills: Trail runners enjoy challenge of 'exhilarating' sport“ Franklin Coles had a little accident not long ago. While trail running in Bear Trap ...”
- Jul15Paradise found: Chasing salmonflies in the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone“ YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – There’s a place on the Yellowstone where two-pound native cutthroats rise ...”08Powder Horn Montana: Hunter follows passion to produce national TV show“ George Dieruf of The Powder Horn on Main Street remembers a lot about ...”05Rock Hoppers Mountain Biking Club to start riding on July 15“The Bozeman Recreation Department is offering a new mountain biking program for youth ages 15 ...”03Montana State Parks to move forward with campsite reservation system“Montana State Parks will pursue development of a campsite reservation system in up to 21 ...”02Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks ups ante on fight against aquatic invasive species“ When whirling disease was first discovered in Montana waters in 1994, an alarm bell sounded ...”
- Jun30All aboard! Riding through the Old west on the Charlie Russell Chew Choo“ The sharp gasp of a fellow passenger drew my attention moments before the blast of ...”29Making sense of stoneflies: Annual salmonfly hatch keeps anglers guessing“ Early summer in Southwest Montana means one thing for dry fly anglers – stoneflies. Among ...”28What do you think ... grizzly or black bear in Yellowstone National Park?“ Here's some video I shot last Tuesday on a return trip from Silver Gate in ...”25Gallatin Wildlife Association to hold clean-up along Gallatin River on Monday“The Gallatin Wildlife Association and Montana River Action Network will hold a river and highway ...”24Exploring the waterfalls of Silver Gate“ SILVER GATE – Set just out of view of Highway 212 and a stone’s ...”23Gallatin National Forest announces new district ranger for Hebgen Lake“The Gallatin National Forest named Cavan Fitzsimmons its new district ranger for the Hebgen Lake ...”21Welcome to Montana, we got it good“ Last Saturday I went fishing along the Madison River in Bear Trap Canyon with three ...”15Salmonfly watch: Part deux“I spoke today with Roger Oettli of Great Divide Outfitters on the Big Hole River. ...”National Forest Service to combine Big Timber and Livingston Ranger Districts“ In an effort to reduce costs and manage its budget, the National Forest Service announced ...”14Salmonflies spotted on Lower Madison“ I just took a run out the Lower Madison this morning. The water is high ...”10Whitewater Rush: Kayakers race to catch runoff as Gallatin River surges“ GALLATIN CANYON – It’s a race against time on the Gallatin River. Last weekend river ...”03After cold spring, morels starting to pop“ Cathy Cripps knows mushrooms. Referred to in some circles as the “Mushroom Lady,” Cripps is an ...”
- May31Longtime Billings Gazette outdoors writer and editor Mark Henckel dies“Sad news out of Billings this weekend … Longtime Billings Gazette outdoors writer Mark Henckel died ...”29Gallatin Valley Land Trust seeking volunteers for trail work on June 5“ The Gallatin Valley Land Trust – a member supported, nonprofit organization aimed at conserving Southwest ...”28Bridger Bowl to hold lottery for 175 red Riblet chairs from recently retired lifts“ Interested in owning a little piece of history? Bridger Bowl announced plans Thursday to hold a ...”Scenes from a Bucking Horse Futurity“ There is nothing like hitting Montana’s small town rodeos in the summer. This past weekend, on ...”27Scouring the Gallatin Valley's complex plumbing system for signs of trout“ I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve pedaled my bike along West College Street. ...”25An ode to lost fishing waders“ I lost my fishing waders this past weekend. That’s right, lost them. Somewhere along the line on ...”19Geared up: Mountain bikers looking for dry trails have early-season options“ Mountain bikers finally got a dose of brilliant weather last weekend as puffy clouds, warm ...”17Flyfishermen spot wolf near Silver Star while fishing on Jefferson River“ Fly fishing with friends on the Jefferson River on Sunday, David Thompson of Bozeman captured ...”12From the Andes to Yellowstone: Bozeman adventurers aim to make a difference“ For nearly two years Gregg Treinish and Deia Schlosberg blazed their own trail. Moving ever ...”FWP declines to renew lease, Parker Homestead no longer a state park“ The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks has announced that Parker Homestead near Three ...”06Anglers await arrival of phantoms as Mother’s Day caddis hatch heats up“ The late Montana fly fisherman and author Gary LaFontaine once wrote of the reverence anglers ...”03Running out of tying time? Here's 3 quick flies for the Mother's Day caddis hatch“ Every year it seems to be the same story ... I've spent another winter snowboarding, ...”
- Apr30Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day in West Yellowstone on May 8“ The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone will celebrate International Migratory Bird ...”29Birds of Bozeman: Spring has migratory songbirds flocking to Gallatin Valley“ A change is taking place along the Sourdough Trail that winds through the neighborhoods on ...”26Montana Outdoor Science School, USFWS to host annual Watershed Festival on May 15“The 12th Annual Watershed Festival is expected to draw hundreds of attendants to the Bozeman ...”22Controversy in the cross hairs: Initiative 161 stirs hunting debate in Montana“ Kurt Kephart, a restoration contractor from Billings, has been hunting in Montana for 40 years. ...”2118th Annual Loon and Fish Festival set for Memorial Day weekend at Seeley Lake“The 18th Annual Loon and Fish Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend at Seeley ...”16Jefferson River Canoe Trail Association accepted as Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation Chapter“ The Jefferson River Canoe Trail Association (JRCTA) has been accepted as the newest chapter of ...”13Glacier National Park ranger Doug Follett featured in National Parks video“ Here's an interesting video profile produced by National Parks Magazine about Glacier National Park ranger ...”Entrance fees waived at Yellowstone National Park for National Park Week“ Yellowstone National Park opens to automobile traffic on April 16, 2010. For the first week ...”12Conrad Anker to speak at Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour at the Emerson“ Bozeman-based mountaineer Conrad Anker will speak as part of Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour at the ...”09Wolf debate between Elk Foundation, Defenders of Wildlife turns contentious“ Mike Leahy and Kirk Robinson of Bozeman-based Defenders of Wildlife (DOW) and David Allen, president ...”08Going out with a bang: Bridger chair lift’s last day one to remember“ BRIDGER BOWL – One word: epic. There’s not much more to say about the last ...”05Trout Unlimited's West Slope Chapter receives $9,746 to restore Deer Creek“ Trout Unlimited, the nation’s oldest and largest coldwater fisheries conservation organization, awarded a $9,746 Embrace-A-Stream ...”Gallatin National Forest closes Hyalite Road to motorized use for spring break-up“The Gallatin National Forest has announced the closure of Hyalite Road south of Bozeman for ...”01Biking season in Yellowstone National Park offers thrills, chills for cyclists“ YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – It’s come to this: I’m 10 minutes from the parking lot ...”
- Mar31National Wild Turkey Federation budgets for outreach, education, conservation“ The National Wild Turkey Federation's Montana State Chapter budgeted $30,750 from its state Hunting Heritage ...”Bozeman Recreation Department offers class devoted to Gallatin Valley's birds“ The Bozeman Recreation Department will offer a new class series this spring devoted to birds ...”30Bozeman Boulder Initiative to host fundraiser at Emerson Cutlural Center“ The weather is warming up and local climbers are shifting gear from ice to rock. ...”24Annual snow geese migration at Freezeout Lake a stunning display of life“ FREEZEOUT LAKE – At 6 o’clock on Sunday morning, headlights streamed off Highway 89 between ...”23Madison River Foundation receives grant from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks“ The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks has awarded Madison River Foundation with a ...”Sacajawea Audubon Society to host Yellowstone Park bison biologist“ The Sacajawea Audubon Society will host guest speaker Rick Wallen at its monthly meeting on ...”19Fishing report: Spring midge hatch on the Madison River has trout looking up“ Here's a video fishing report from the Madison River on Thursday afternoon. I headed out ...”18Pass it on: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation video on the importance of conservation“ Here's a video from the Missoula-based Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) on the importance of ...”Bozeman climbers to tackle Wyoming's highest peak to benefit at-risk youth“ Bozeman-area climber Phil Knight is on a mission. It's a mission he never imagined for ...”17Equinox Ski Challenge ushers in spring season with final celebration of winter“Celebrate the Spring Equinox this Saturday and Sunday at the Equinox Ski Challenge in West ...”16Gallatin County Commission approves plan to expand Bozeman Creek Trailhead“ This morning, March 16, 2010, the Gallatin County Commission unanimously approved the Gallatin Valley Land ...”Steepfest 2010 climbing competition scheduled for this weekend in Billings“ SteepWorld will host its spring rock climbing competition, SteepFest, this Friday and Saturday in Billings. ...”Yellowstone environmental protection specialist to speak at Baxter Hotel tonight“Jim Evanoff, environmental protection specialist for Yellowstone National Park, will present a discussion entitled "Sustaining ...”15New Gallatin Valley hiking group established for singles and their dogs“Just got word of a new singles hiking group named the Buddy Mack Hikers. The ...”Year of the worm? San Juan strikes first trout of season on Lower Madison River“ At long last I donned my fishing waders this weekend and set my feet in ...”12Hunters, outfitters and conservationists to gather at Wolf Impact Rally in Jackson“ As many as 1,000 people are expected to gather at the town square in Jackson, ...”2010 fishing regulations now in effect, Trail Creek opened, reservoirs redefined“ The 2010 Montana fishing regulations went into effect on March, 1, 2010. Several changes in ...”11The Fly Tiers and Liars Guils: Motley crew of freinds share good times, expertise“ Rule No. 1: All guild members will be considered either master or apprentice tiers. Apprentices ...”10Table Mountain wolf pack spotted along Interstate 15 just 12 miles outside Butte“A pack of wolves was spotted near the Feely rest area on Interstate 15 just ...”Montana State students announce formation of Gallatin Flycasters Club“ I just heard from angler Nick English whom some of you may recognize from the ...”09Bear tracks reported at Glacier National Park, visitors reminded to be cautious“ Looks like Yellowstone isn't the only place where Montana's bears are emerging from their winter ...”Thousands expected at 20th annual West Yellowstone Snowmobile Expo March 12-14“ West Yellowstone is revving up for the 20th annual West Yellowstone Snowmobile Expo which kicks ...”08Dreams and wanderings: Signs of spring draw a crowd to Bear Trap Canyon“ Just before waking up on Sunday morning I had a dream about salmon flies. The ...”GYC executive director to speak on issues affecting Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem“Mike Clark, the executive director of Bozeman-based Greater Yellowstone Coalition, will address issues related to ...”05Road trip through Philipsburg incomplete without a stop at the Sweet Palace“ I spent last weekend on a road trip around Southwest Montana. It was nice to ...”Bohart Bonus Days begin Sunday at Bohart Ranch Cross Country Ski Center“Despite recent warm weather, there's still plenty of snow for cross country skiing in Bridger ...”04Johnson stepping down as executive director of Gallatin Valley Land Trust“After five years at the helm, Gallatin Valley Land Trust executive director Stephen Johnson is ...”Get 'em while they're hot: Big Sky Resort announces big savings on 2010-2011 passes“Big Sky Resort wants to get more skiers and snowboarders to Lone Mountain and they're ...”03Eagle Mount ski program offers thrills, freedom for people with disabilities“ BRIDGER BOWL – It had been five years since 71-year-old Kathleen Travis of Boston set ...”YNP accepting comments on proposal to plow West Yellowstone to Old Faithful“ I took a snowcoach ride into Yellowstone National Park two weekends ago. We left out ...”02World Elk Calling Championships get under way Friday in Reno“The world of elk calling will converge this weekend in Rene, Nev., for the Rocky ...”
- Feb26Montana PBS airs 'NOW' program on wolf controversy in the Northern Rockies“ Frenzied media coverage of wolves seems to be reaching its peak this week. NOW, which ...”25Along for the ride: Snowcoach tours offer wintry look at Yellowstone Park“ WEST YELLOWSTONE — Each morning through the winter this gateway town on the west edge ...”24National Geographic's March issue to highlight wolves' impact on West“The March issue of National Geographic will feature a cover story by Douglas H. Chadwick ...”Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation calls out motives of wolf groups“ Here's a story from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation issued in response to wildlife groups ...”23What good are wovles? Fifteen years on, question about wolf reintroduction persist in Yellowstone National Park“ YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – On Jan. 12, 1995, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the first gray ...”
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