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Gear test: Big Agnes MtnGLO four-person tent
This summer my family welcomed our second child. A July birthday in the Intermountain West means maternity leave at about the perfect time of year. I had grand visions of using that time camping and fishing with our girls. It turns out it’s just a little more complicated when you have multiple kids. I’m embarrassed…
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Gear test: Cabela’s Atoll saltwater rod
Sometimes the little things can make all the difference, and the Cabela’s Atoll 8-weight saltwater rod is all the proof I need. Its main purpose is to cast a big fly far and accurately, and it handles these tasks extremely well. In a side-by-side comparison with a considerably more expensive rod, the G III technology…
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Gear test: Thermacell Backpacker
One of the surprising highlights to the summer camping season was the day my Thermacell "Backpacker" arrived in the mail. This little device does a number on mosquitos. Thermacell's lantern has been out for awhile, but the "Backpacker" is new. It attaches to a typical camp propane canister and uses a repellent mat to do…
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SW Oregon Mineral Withdrawal Letter to Zinke and Perdue
KalmiopsisWithdrawalReview_FINAL.pdf
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Virtual outdoor show? It’s a real thing
The North American Sportsman Show is a free, online "exposition" featuring just about anything you might find at an actual sportsman's show, minus the convention center corn dogs and the $20 parking bill. It is "show season" after all, with expos, fly tying shows, fishing shows, boat shows, RV shows and the like hitting expo…
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Montanans back clean-water initiative for future mining
By Colin Cooney On Feb. 21, a clean-water initiative supported by a coalition of Montana conservation organizations, including Montana Trout Unlimited, was submitted to the Montana Secretary of State’s office. This initiative is simple. It’s about protecting Montana’s water, public health and Montana taxpayers from perpetual mine pollution and cleanup costs caused by new mines.…
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Learn two new patterns on Loon Live tonight
Matt Callies of Loon will tie small golden stonefly and caddis fly nymphs on Loon Live tonight at 9 p.m. ET. Callies ties flies for viewers the first and third Thursdays of every month. Viewers can not only watch Callies tie live, but Loon manages an archive of previous tying episodes on its website, giving…
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