Montana Woods N Water August 2016 Print Edition | Page 3
Publisher’s Notes
Say a prayer for our firefighters, first responders and
those that have lost their homes and possessions during
these latest fires.
What’s Inside
Hunting
Fishing
In less than thirty days we will be taking our bows for a
Trapping
walk and grouse will start hitting the oven/skillet. For
Contest
some, elk tenderloin is on the menu. For those that
Patriot
were drawn for those coveted tags…congratulations you
Montana Dan
lucky dogs.
Sportsman’s Meditation
Huckleberries are starting to wain but there are still plenty to be found, so get out there and Outdoor Politics
pick yourself a few for later this winter. Gardens are giving up their bounty and canning/
Shooting
freezing is in full swing. August is also time for fairs, rodeos, demolition derbies, cookouts,
Tony Rebo Unleashed
camping, tailgating, etc. It will be gone before you know it, so make hay while the sun shines.
Fly Fishing
Ad sales fell this month and that is not a good sign. Businesses and families are struggling to Next Gen/Local Celebs
keep food on the table and the monthly bills paid. I feel this fall could be some tough times
Outdoor Tech
for the United States.
Recipe
Kids are headed back to school soon, so please slow down around school zones. Shop locally Mountain Memories
when you can to support your local businesses, they depend on you as we depend on them.
Snagging season for Salmon is next month so start thinking about that as well. Get those
bows out if you haven’t already. Don’t wait until the last minute to make sure everything is
working properly and safely. The bow shops will be getting very busy so don’t expect a fast
turn around the week before opening day. Stay hydrated if you are out scouting. Make sure
you are physically ready for the checks you are writing with your body.
As you can see this month’s issue is a little thinner as advertising sales fell a little this month. I
have had several inquiries about doing subscriptions and I would love to do it. However, if ad
sales continue to fall I don’t want to be on the hook to refund subscriptions. Advertising
drives the boat every month and often times I have to go into my pocket to make Montana
Woods N Water happen.
Get out there and enjoy the
summer, fishing is still good and the
water is just right for a swim. Cook
up those last year venison and elk
steaks, it’s about time refill the
freezer. Just be safe out there
whether in the woods or on the
water. Watch those sparks and
flames, our poor fire fighters have
enough on their plate already.
Raf Viniard ~ Publisher
Guest Writers This Month:
Judy Woolley, Green Decoys, Page 10
Quotes on bottom of pages 22 & 28 were provided by Rita Huebschman
Cover Photo:
He’s Getting Ready Are You?
Buck In Velvet by Robin K Ha’o - Is she getting good or what? Follow Robin on Face book @
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Staff
Publisher/Editor/Layout/Sales:
Raf - 406-407-0612
Photographer
Robin K Ha’o
Pro Staff Writers This Month:
Chuck Stranahan
Pastor Jim Sinclair
Dan Helterline
Tony Rebo
Carol Cady
Nathan Albertson
Lori Goodman
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