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17 million words (or so): that’s all she wrote
Well, dear folks, the time has come for me to put down my pen — back away from the computer is more like it — an...
COLUMN: Gilman has front-row seat to Cats’ run
When Tadan Gilman languished a bit for the Montana State Bobcats football team from 2017-19, he had a solid sounding board: His father, Mark.
The (unexpected) little joys of the holidays
Here are a few of the quirky endeavors and serendipities that colored my Christmas this year.
Elk Management
I am always amused by citizens that say all wildlife management should be science based.
Late November brings the closing of two seasons
It’s a seasonal rite of passage for me to lift my road bike onto my shoulder and carry it down the steps to the basement where it will wait out the winter.
Outdoors columnist bags big bull elk
Hunting with me was my guide, Brett and a hunting facilitator, Greg, who books hunts for an outfitter named Bob Walker.
A practice in cultivating daily gratitude
Gratitude is the soul’s balm, especially in the worst of times.
Thanksgiving traditions
Happy Thanksgiving! This is one, if not the happiest weekends of the year for me.
A woodworker’s passion is rekindled
The first thing my husband Tim made for me from wood 40 years ago was a name plate for my desk.
Elk produce a real jolt of adrenaline
I’d nearly forgotten the feeling, but seeing the group moving in front of me was like being on cloud nine.
Sacrifices of veterans hit close to home
The country may be divided in some ways, but the sacrifices made by our veterans ensure we have an opportunity to differ on some issues.
Hunter's dream season is here
The best half of our five-week deer rifle season is ahead.
COLUMN: Flathead sees rare pair head to Division I
It is once again Signing Day Ceremony Season, and Flathead High had a nice one Wednesday to celebrate two future Division I athletes in swimmer Lily Milner and wrestler Fin Nadeau.
A weekend roaming the woods
It’s been a few years since I’ve been hunting — and when I say “hunting” I mean traipsing 10 paces behind my husband, the one with the gun putting the sneak on the game.
Hometown pride abounds in virtual happy place
When life gets hard we tend to seek out those happy places that give us comfort and take us away from the day’s toil.