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Cover Photo : “ The North Fork of the Flathead River ” taken by Robert E . Hosea
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Publisher ’ s Notes
I don ’ t know about the rest of you but I am so ready for spring . As I travel around NW Montana , I hear I am not alone in this line of thinking . Snow has become a nasty four letter word . Businesses are slow and biting at the bit to launch into spring . Cabin fever has set in for many .
Hunters and fishermen snap out of it ! We are less than a month from spring turkey and bear season . Get those guns and fishing gear out and get ready for days afield and on the water . Will we be wading snow to reach our favorite south slope ? Doesn ’ t matter to me , I am ready to get out and look for some sheds and a big old bear waking from his LONG winter nap . Plus , I got about 20 pounds of winter insulation I need to lose .
Ice fishermen are milking the last few days where there is still safe ice . A few days ago , a buddy of mine and I headed over to the Missouri River south of Great Falls , MT to wet a hook . The weather was “ okay ” but it sure felt good to wade out into that river and cast a line . I haven ’ t had much time to chase a wolf or fill my cat tag this year , but I hope to change that in the very near future .
I am so proud of Kristin our new Editor , she has jumped right in and made my life alot easier these last two months . Is she doing a great job or what ? Montana Woods N Water will be making some changes between now and the May issue . Like Nancy Pelosi stated , “ You will just have to read it to see what is in it .” I know , there I go again . Go to page 12 to get a little more insight as to some of the exciting changes coming in May .
I want to thank our writers , contributors , photographers , our advertisers and the man upstairs for making Montana Woods N Water the publication that it is today . I have been blessed ! Keep “ Living The Dream ” and get out there and find those deer and elk sheds . Don ’ t forget to send us those shed pictures ! I am itching to give away some MWNW hats !
~ Raf Viniard ~ Publisher
Guest Writers This Month : Tom Fieber Charging Grizzly Sow With Three Cubs on page 2 , and Tom Fieber ’ s Close Encounters With Bear and Moose on page 26 . And Greenhouse Time ! By Mike Maxwell on page 20 .
What ’ s Inside
Bear Country |
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Montana Dan / Trapping |
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Prairie Dog Rescue / Contest |
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Tea Party |
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Things I Remember |
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MWNW Changes |
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Sportsman ’ s Meditation |
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Outdoor News |
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Photo Contest |
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Tony Rebo Unleashed |
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Recipe / Check-ups |
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Local Celebs |
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Gardening |
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Mountain Memories |
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Archery |
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Bear Encounters |
26 |
Food For Thought |
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Staff
Publisher / Sales : Raf - 406-407-0612 Editor / Layout Kristin Maxwell - 406-540-3550 kristin @ montanawoodsnwater . com Photographers Robin K Ha ’ o / Bob Hosea Cartoonist Jonny Hawkins Pro Staff Writers This Month : Dan Helterline Bob Pierson Jerry Berry Pastor Jim Sinclair Tony Rebo Carol Cady Nathan Albertson
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