This lady on X (Twitter) said that I am "a privileged elite white dude sailing on what looks a lot like Caribbean waters." Um...does she not see the snow covered mountains in the background?
Two Jordan, Montana boys came away with the championship at the Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament in Fort Peck, Montana. And Governor Greg Gianforte netted a personal best while he fished in the tournament once again.
Local recreationalist and forester Jocelyn Dodge tells us the campsites in our area open are ready for use. "All campgrounds in the Butte area including Delmoe Lake, Beaver Dam, Lowlands, Toll Mountain and Whitehouse are now open along with campgrounds in the Georgetown Lake area," Dodge told us. "However, along with a new season comes new fees that you may find upon arrival," she added.
An annual indicator that spring is right around the corner is the Great Rockies Sports Show, returning to MetraPark this weekend (1/20 -1/22) with fresh surprises and fun for the entire family. A highlight for 2023 is the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show.
We caught our limit on day one of fishing in Yakutat, Alaska. Several of us pulled in 80-pound plus Halibut. Iraq veteran Clint Mainwaring brought in the Halibut topping 100 pounds.
What a week. I had the honor of spending the past few days tagging along with some Montana combat veterans on a Halibut fishing trip in Alaska. It was definitely the trip of a lifetime for us all.
Submitted by Scott Vollmer, fishing guide
I have spent nearly 20 years guiding anglers on Montana rivers and streams in Southwest Montana. After 10 years as a guide, I became an outfitter in 2015 and have been operating my small business ever since...