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Cast a line with the Bozo Trout Bums

Cast a line with the Bozo Trout Bums

One of the nicknames for Montana State is Trout U™ because of the university’s close proximity to world class angling as well as the opportunities in innovative research regarding fisheries and fishery management. Just recently, the Department of Ecology and the Fish and Wildlife Management Program developed an app

Upper Yellowstone whitefish experience die off event

Upper Yellowstone whitefish experience die off event

Over Labor Day weekend, earlier this month, anglers reported seeing several deceased mountain whitefish on the Upper Yellowstone River. Over the eight mile stretch from Grey Owl to Mallard’s Rest fishing access sites, located right outside of Livingston, Montana, just over 70 dead whitefish were totaled. Scott Opitz, fisheries

A freshman's guide to fall in Bozeman

Fall in Southwest Montana is truly magical. As the weather cools and the cottonwoods shift their leaves from green to gold, I find myself spending as much time outdoors as I possibly can. Recreation opportunities abound in the Bozeman area this time of year and the hardest decision is often

Get the "rod squad" ready; it's fishing season

Get the "rod squad" ready; it's fishing season

Waking up with a 6 a.m. alarm, grabbing a rod and waders, packing up the car and preparing for a long day in the sun is a typical Saturday for many in the Bozeman area. It’s officially spring, and that means the fishing season has begun. For some,

FLY FISHING FILM TOUR CENTERS ON CONSERVATION

In years past, the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) has rolled through Bozeman in mid-winter, providing visions of impossibly inviting beaches and schools of migrating tarpon for anglers weary of the frozen rivers and lethargic trout of the Northern Rockies. Sponsors like Costa, Yeti and Simms gave out stickers

Warriors and quiet waters

For many of our nation's most heroic military personnel, returning to civilian life is an incredible challenge. After going through the toughest of experiences, feeling at peace in a world so different from that of combat is an immensely difficult obstacle to overcome. The Warriors and Quiet Waters

Social distancing streamside

As the streamside foliage changes color, so do the fish. Buttery brown trout and hefty rainbows fill the minds of anglers who have been waiting for this spectacular season all summer long. Fall is the prime time for fishing in the Rocky Mountains, as trout are moving upstream to spawn