Montana


The author took this mature gobbler with archery gear after a day-long wait in a proven feeding area.  When late-season turkeys refuse to come to you, turn the tables by going to them. Photo by Patrick Meitin.

As the Rocky Mountains’ spring turkey seasons begin to wind down, surviving birds have gained an education in the ways of the hunt. They can still be taken, but a change of tactics can be required for success.

April is prime time to catch the trout of a lifetime from one of Montana’s many lakes and reservoirs.  Photo by Chuck Robbins.

The best Montana trout fishing may start earlier than you’d expect.

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Here’s your calendar that can serve as the basis for a month-by-month angling plan in the nation’s premier mountain range. Use it as starting point in organizing your own year-long fishing adventure.

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Firearms instructor Heath King of Bass Pro Shops’ main store in Springfield isn’t the kind of person who thinks outside…»

New gear made for women helped author Becky Lou Lacock take this tom. She hunted with Joe Coogan of Benelli. Photo courtesy of Becky Lou Lacock.

Camo cut for women was once as rare as hens’ teeth. Now options abound for women hunters. Here are one huntress’ favorites.

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You have to change your tune when hunting educated coyotes that have heard it all.

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Ever look at a pheasant’s ears? Not the feathery ears on the top of their heads, but the ears they…»

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In cold weather, the only open water available for ducks and geese are rivers
and streams. Here’s how to fool them with simple set-ups that work!

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In 2012, an underwater camera will slip into your shirt pocket. Solid graphite rods leave enough change from a $50 bill to feed the family. Innovative changes are on the way to make you more comfortable and more efficient.

The author dropped this coyote after he called it from nearby woods. The animal had been feeding on a dead deer carcass and hadn't moved far from the easy meal. Photo by Stephen D. Carpenteri.

Close shots at predators are far easier to make than long ones. Here are some expert tips on getting them close.