This time of the year is when the larger flies are starting to emerge from the lakes and streams, one of them being the caddis fly. Larger than a mayfly, but significantly smaller than a stonefly, trout will gorge themselves on them. If you're lucky enough to be out during a caddisfly hatch be prepared for some epic trout fishing!
Read MoreI was lucky enough to teach an outdoor class for fish dissection at our Bear Creek Days for schools in southwest Montana. I loaded up 50 rainbow trout from the Ennis National Fish Hatchery and took them to our camp ground at the base of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness where several schools from the area had a field trip week. They learned about all the insides of a trout as well as the history of native trout and fish verses nonnative introduced fish of Montana. It was a very rewarding day to hang out with 8th graders who loved getting their hands dirty. But that isn’t what completely set apart that day from any other.
Read MoreGrowing up, I absolutely hated meatloaf! As an adult, it’s one of my favorite meals. It’s easy to make, not terrible for you, and quite tasty. When making it, I typically just add ingredients, so below are estimates…adjust spices for your personal taste!
Read MoreOver the years I've been frustrated trying to find a decent fly floatant. Well, I think I may have found it, XXX Agra! I stumbled upon it at my local fly shop last summer and figured, why not? I've tried so many other products this can't be any worse. Of course the label made me laugh, with a warning that says: If your fly stays up for more than 4 hours consult your local fly shop! Well, my fly didn't last 4 hours, but I caught about a dozen trout on our local river on the one fly until it came apart!
Read MoreA lot of people ask me what my favorite wild game meat is. If I had to pick, I would definitely say mountain lion.
Not many people have tried mountain lion meat. If I had to describe it, it would be a cross between chicken and pork.
When you're done cooking it'll taste just like Chick-fil-a nuggets!
ReelCamoGirl will be featuring a few women who recently qualified as semi-finalists for the Extreme Huntress Competition. In its 10th season, The Extreme Huntress Competition continues to set the bar for serious outdoors women, while at the same time providing positive role models for women who are new to hunting, shooting and other traditional outdoor sports.
Read MoreReelCamoGirl will be featuring a few women who recently qualified as semi-finalists for the Extreme Huntress Competition. In its 10th season, The Extreme Huntress Competition continues to set the bar for serious outdoors women, while at the same time providing positive role models for women who are new to hunting, shooting and other traditional outdoor sports.
Read MoreFirst and for most…I admit.. have been a fan of Reel Camo Girl all the way back to that hog hunt I spoke about in a previous post. What made me a fan? The amazing display of the women and their hunting stories I got to read from their Instagram. One after another it was extraordinary recants of hard work and dedication in the field from women all over, in one place for me to read
Read MoreSpringtime means patterning shotguns for turkey season and scouting for the most expensive produce sold in this area - morel mushrooms. Here in Indiana, people will spend up to $40 a pound for these highly sought after mushrooms! But make sure you know exactly how these mushrooms look. The true morels will have a cone shape, a pitted cap, and that cap will attach near the bottom of the stem. Do your research before you eat any!
Read MoreDo you have fresh turkey meat from the 2018 spring turkey season? Here's a great meal to try out!
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