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Montana Permit System Watch for the 2011 Moose, Goat, and Sheep Applications out this month and due by May 1st. Contact us for district numbers or questions. Special Elk, Deer, and Antelope due June 1st. |
It's Not To Late To Hunt Montana! The Non-Resident Elk/Deer Combo Licences will go back on sale April 18th at 8:00 AM.
Apllicants will need to apply on-line and will be sold first come first serve.
Unsuccessful deer applicants can up grade to the B-10 license for an aditional $370 and hunt deer and cow elk from the East Fork camp for no additional fee.
Results will be posted April 11th at: FWP Web Site Call Brad At: 406-640-1673 For Details Brad Rivard 2010 |
We're Looking Forward to Seeing You Soon! S&W Outfitters 20 Year Average Actual Harvest: - Elk/Rifle 69%
- Antelope 91%
- Deer 95%
- Archery Elk 25%
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Add Depuy's to your bucket list! DePuys is fishing good if your lucky enough not to have the wind(I didn't say that). The spring Baetis are there on the right days earlier after noon for some good fish feeding #18 Baetis Comparadun Dry. Nymphing Midges red #18-20 and Baetis Emerges #18 Sow Bugs #18 have been working best for me 5x is fine presentation is important not to mention closing the deal. Lots of Browns and Male Rainbows in the upper section is fishing great and its only gonna get better. Off season ends mid April. Let Walter be the Judge! To help you understand what your fish want to eat take a look at Trout Nut. This site is really helpful for fly fishing anglers who are interested in knowing more about what the secrets of the river hold. Fly fishing demands imitation of the look and behavior of the insects trout eat. This section holds 3711 close-up pictures of 748 flies and other trout foods, along with detailed hatching behavior and, soon, identification keys. See today's Specimen of the Day: |
Equipment Gear List  "TIPS FOR YOUR TRIPS" Check It Out! |
Honey's quick Links... Visit the S&W Outfitters Websitefor links to hotels, travel insurance, weather, MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks, and more. |
S&W Outfitter Members The mission of the Rocky Mountian Elk Foundation is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. |
Next Month: - New Bills and New Laws
- Can Wolf Season Be Back?
- Spring Fishing At It's Peak
- Permit Applications Are Here
- Lodging & Accommodations
- FWP Confirmed Changes?
- And More
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| | It's been a long winter here in Montana, but spring is knockin' on our door. The snow keeps coming even though signs of spring are here. The fly fishing is stacking up with lots of buck rainbows concentrating in many of our famous waters, some great bills are making their way through congress, and the antlers are hitting the ground. I-161 predictions are holding true as non-resident combo licenses will continue to sell. For the unsuccessful deer license applicants you can up grade the license and your hunt to still get you here. See details and lots more, don't forget to give us your input.... Hope to see you soon!
Your place for help is a click away at: www.huntnfishmontana.com Contact Brad directly for your guided hunting and fishing needs! |
| Fly Fishing Montana  For a fly fishing experiance like no other! Did we say a sore arm from fighting trout will be included... - Lunch, Drinks, Snacks Provided
- Equipment, Waders, Rod and Reel Provided
- Two Anglers per Boat, Up to Three Boats Available
- Mid April thru May will blow you away!
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| Bills Need Your Help To Make It To The Finish Line Paul Ellis Coalition for the Responsible Management of Fish & Wildlife 1-406-581-2717 We are asking you to join the effort to get this system back on track and working for the people of Montana. The CRMFW enjoys a broad base of support. We want to invite you to join us in this important work. Let's get back to biologically based management and look to sustain and extend hunting opportunity. Let's look to encourage landowners to open gates with incentives rather than the heavy handed punitive actions demonstrated by the FWP. If you are a Montana sportsmen, landowner, business owner, outfitter or you represent a trade association negatively affected by the unnecessary use of limited entry permits then you need to bring your voice and financial support to this cause. We look forward to your joining us!  Keep your eye on these bills:
SB-400 Wilderness Bill SB-255 Process Bill HB-361 Return Archery Permits to 2007 levels (Lost 4/2/11) HB-607 Opt-Out HB-372 Preference Point System HB-285 Revise Elk Permits For Limited Draw Areas HB-339 Eliminate Cap On Non-Resident Youth Licenses To find latest bill information / status go to: http://laws.leg.mt.gov/laws11/law0203w$.startup Link to audio & video committee & floor: http://leg.mt.gov/css/Audio/audio_broadcast.asp |
Antler Hunting in Montana Spring hiking can give good rewards whether you are in search of the legend set or finding your first bone. With snow still falling the shed hunting should give hunters a challenging search for a score. Be responsible in your quest, try to avoid pushing the elk and avoid hiking in bedding zones. Stay off the closed wintering areas giving the elk the refuge they seek. Hunt responsibly and have fun with your friends and family. |
Non-Resident Drawing Results Out
About 15,800 nonresidents applied for a total 17,000 big game or elk combination licenses for the upcoming season. That means that every hunter who applied for either the $912 nonresident big game combination license, or the $812 elk combo license, will receive one. Meanwhile, more than 7,550 Montana's nonresidents applied for 4,600 combination deer licenses, which also saw a bump in price to $542 for the upcoming season. Because only 4,600 deer combo licenses are available by Montana law, those licenses will be awarded via a lottery-like drawing set for April 11. The remaining 1,200 nonresident big game combination licenses will be sold online only on a first-come first-served basis beginning April 18. The big game combo includes licenses to hunt elk, deer and upland game birds, and a season fishing license. The elk combo includes all of the same licenses except for deer. Nonresident hunters who wish to apply for one of the remaining big game combo or elk licenses must apply via the FWP website at www.fwp.mt.gov beginning April 18. Joleen Tadej Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Communication Education Bureau 1420 E. 6th Ave. Helena MT 59620-0701 406-444-4041 |
"Wolf Wars"  This link on latest Montana Wolf article. It's crazy to see the rhetoric and ways supporters of the wolf work. Over 10 major groups filed law suits to keep these killers on the ESA. I do have faith and confidence that we will get this issue in check and manage our wild life responsibly. For now check out
Big Game Forever an organization to help manage and support wildlife. |
Thanks to all our past, present, and future clients. Don't hesitate to drop a line with any questions or just to say "hi".
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Until Then, |
Good Hunting and Tight Lines, Brad Hanzel S&W Outfitters, Inc. License # OUT-2113 |
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