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Mike Howe: Howe's Fishing

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Updated 9 years, 3 months ago
Rule changes might help yellow perch

It is comment time again, with Fish, Wildlife and Parks seeking public comment on proposed fishing regulations for 2016 and beyond.

Updated 9 years, 4 months ago
Anglers catching fish despite several summer challenges

Folks who have been paying attention over the last couple of months have seen fishing conditions unlike any they have encountered around here for a long time, if ever. Virtually no runoff, unprecedented water tempe…

Updated 9 years, 4 months ago
Where the fishing trends get started

I was once in Orlando in July and I think I swore to myself every day, “never again…” Oppressive heat and humidity…The only good reason I can think of to ever go back would be to participate in ICAST.

Updated 9 years, 5 months ago
Fishing and freedom go hand-in-hand

As I write this, our county is considering a ban on fireworks due to dry, fire-prone conditions.

Updated 9 years, 5 months ago
The answers are blowin' in the wind…

In my last column, I talked about how the lack of normal runoff was impacting several of our fisheries.

Updated 9 years, 6 months ago
Take advantage while the fishing is hot

Spring fishing is HOT!

Updated 9 years, 7 months ago
Tested trolling tactics for trout

With Montana’s general fishing season opener just a couple of weeks away, many anglers are getting ready to hit their favorite rivers and streams. 

Updated 9 years, 9 months ago
Spring fishing is just around the corner

I don’t mind March coming in like a lamb … even if it goes out like a lion.

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
Lakes can go bad fast with this weather

Excuse me, do you have the MONTH?

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
Scouting from home: Do your research

In my last column, I talked about traveling to places to fish new waters or new species. 

Updated 9 years, 11 months ago
Make fishing a travel adventure

Where will you be fishing in 2015?

Updated 10 years ago
Good news: Ice season has started

“Ice Ice Baby!”

Updated 10 years, 1 month ago
Lures, lore abundant at a good old fishing store

I travel a lot. Maybe not as much as some, but certainly more than others. Where I differ is that I do most of my traveling during winter …the DEAD of winter.

Updated 10 years, 1 month ago
Safety first in all areas of outdoor recreation

It is that time of year again where many things are in transition: We have waterfowl seasons open, general rifle season this weekend, fall fishing going on everywhere and before you know it … ICE fishing!

Updated 10 years, 2 months ago
Are you ready for ice fishing?

I know, it’s not even opening day of hunting season yet, but I have ice fishing on my mind.