http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner en-us Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:35:45 -0700 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:58:54 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d28-The-Bitterroot-a-beautiful-flower-and-Native-American-treasure?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Bitterroot flower in the Bitterroot Valley (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) The bitterroot (Lewisia rediviva), one of the most beautiful wildflowers, is the state flower of Montana. Lewis and Clark are credited with discovering the bitterroot but Native Am... Bitterroot Valley Montana Wildflower Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:58:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d28-The-Bitterroot-a-beautiful-flower-and-Native-American-treasure?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Lee-Metcalf-Wildlive-Refuge?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (LMWR) is located along the Bitterroot River in western Montana and is nestled between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountain ranges just two miles north o... Birds Bitterroot Valley Montana Bitterroot River Fishing Deer Hunting Family activity Rivers Wildlife Wildflower Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:18:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Lee-Metcalf-Wildlive-Refuge?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d25-National-Bison-Range-on-the-Flathead-Indian-Reservation-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Arrowleaf balsamroot at the Bison Range (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) As one of the oldest refuges in the nation, the National Bison Range (NBR) is over 100 years old. The 18,500 acre range was established in 1908 to support a population of American bi... Birds Montana Elk Deer Pronghorn Bear Bison Family activity Wildlife Wildflower Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:29:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d25-National-Bison-Range-on-the-Flathead-Indian-Reservation-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Fly-fishing-from-Montana-to-Argentina?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Jack Mauer on Rio Chimehuin (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) Fly fishing in Montana might be similar to fly fishing in Argentina, but Argentina’s open spaces are even vaster. Jack Mauer first visited the Patagonia region of Argentina in February and... Fishing Rivers Argentina Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:15:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Fly-fishing-from-Montana-to-Argentina?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d23-When-is-the-best-time-to-fish-western-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Bitterroot River in June (Photo by Jack Mauer) Probably the most asked question is, “when is the best time to fish?” Western Montana fly fishing seasons of spring, summer and fall are most popular for fly fishing. One can fish in the win... Montana Bitterroot River Fishing Blackfoot River Big Hole River Missouri River Rivers Clark Fork River Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:00:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d23-When-is-the-best-time-to-fish-western-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d22-The-Big-Hole-River-in-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Big Hole River (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) The Big Hole River is a Missouri headwaters stream and flows through geologically complex southwestern Montana. This is evident in how it changes direction as it flows from northeast to southeast in somewhat... Montana Fishing Big Hole River Rivers Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:17:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d22-The-Big-Hole-River-in-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d21-A-trip-down-the-Bitterroot-River-in-October?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Rainbow on the Bitterroot River (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) Fly fishing the Bitterroot River in the fall is fantastic. The weather changes dramatically during the day giving stellar light shows and the fall hatches mean you will probably see fish nos... Birds Bitterroot Valley Montana Fall Fall Leaves Bitterroot River Fishing Family activity Rivers Wildlife Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:47:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d21-A-trip-down-the-Bitterroot-River-in-October?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Did-Swisher-the-goose-return?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Is this Swisher returning home? (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) Did Swisher the gosling/goose return to where he was raised? This is related to the earlier story about, Swisher, a lone gosling that was rescued on the Big Hole River by Jack Mauer and rai... Birds Bitterroot Valley Montana Big Hole River Family activity Rivers Wildlife Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:29:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Did-Swisher-the-goose-return?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Swisher-the-goose--rescued-and-returned-to-the-wild?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Swisher's first night - needs to stay warm (Photo by Merle Ann Loman)   This is a story of a Canada Goose gosling that was separated from his family in early May. Jack Mauer is a fly fishing outfitter and guide and one of his favorite rivers is... Birds Bitterroot Valley Montana Big Hole River dogs Family activity Rivers Wildlife Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:50:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Swisher-the-goose--rescued-and-returned-to-the-wild?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Wild-Geese-in-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Geese on a pond in western Montana (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) Canada Geese, Branta canadensis, are one of the most easily recognized birds with black heads, white cheek patches, long black necks, and gray-brown bodies. Their size varies, depending o... Birds Bitterroot Valley Montana Bitterroot River Hunting Rivers Wildlife Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:09:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Wild-Geese-in-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Explore-Montana-yearround--Lewis-and-Clark-Caverns-State-Park?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Lewis and Clark Caverns (Photo by Jack Mauer) Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is located in southwestern Montana. The primary feature of the park is its namesake cavern. Discovered in 1892 by Dan A. Morrison, the site was first established as &qu... Montana Missouri River Family activity Rivers Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:16:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Explore-Montana-yearround--Lewis-and-Clark-Caverns-State-Park?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Explore-Montana-with-your-family--Norris-Hotsprings?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Pool at Norris Hot Springs (Photo by Jack Mauer) No matter what time of year and you want an outing with the kids, what should you do? Here is an idea: how about soaking in a hot spring, listening to great live music, and throwing in some camping if... Montana Family activity Hotsprings Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:36:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Explore-Montana-with-your-family--Norris-Hotsprings?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Chesapeake-Bay-Retriever--a-great-breed-for-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner The author's Chesapeake, Freda, in the Bitterroot River (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) This time of year, you might be thinking about duck hunting. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is all about that, but is just as glad to accompany you hiking, fishing, cro... Montana Bitterroot River Blackfoot River dogs Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:42:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Chesapeake-Bay-Retriever--a-great-breed-for-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Bison-in-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Bison cow and calf (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) The American Bison (Bos Bison or Bison Bison), also known as the American Buffalo, is the largest North American land animal. It is only distantly related to either of the two "true buffaloes&quot... Montana Hunting Bison Wildlife Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:58:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Bison-in-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Wild-turkeys-in-Montana-and-the-Bitterroot?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Tom turkey in the spring (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is an exotic species - not native to Montana. In 1954 when the Montana Department of Fish and Game introduced turkeys into Montana, it selected the Merriam's ... Birds Bitterroot Valley Montana Hunting Wildlife Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:17:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Wild-turkeys-in-Montana-and-the-Bitterroot?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Black-Bear-in-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Black bear photo by Merle Ann Loman Black bear (Ursus americanus) differs from the grizzly bear in having a straight snout profile rather than dished and lacking a prominent hump at the shoulders. The claws of the black bear's fron... Montana Hunting Bear Wildlife Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:03:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Black-Bear-in-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d6-It-is-fall-in-Montana-and-still-fishing-but-watch-out-for-redds-Brown-trout-are-spawning?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Brown trout from the Bitterroot in the spring (Photo by Merle Ann Loman Fall brings cooler temperatures that cue brilliant foliage, migrating geese and spawning brown trout. Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) is an exotic species in Montana. It was intro... Montana Fall Bitterroot River Fishing Blackfoot River Big Hole River Missouri River Rivers Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:32:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d6-It-is-fall-in-Montana-and-still-fishing-but-watch-out-for-redds-Brown-trout-are-spawning?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Pronghorn-in-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Pronghorn buck - male (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) The pronghorn (Antilocapra americana), though not a true antelope, is in conversation often referred to as pronghorn antelope or simply antelope and sometimes the speed goat. The closest genetic cou... Montana Pronghorn Hunting Wildlife Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:48:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Pronghorn-in-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Whitetailed-deer?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner White-tailed buck in July (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in western Montana are plentiful. Unlike mule deer, they have no problem adapting to the human population growth and building of homes. You will see whit... Bitterroot Valley Montana Deer Hunting Wildlife Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:15:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Whitetailed-deer?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Mule-deer-observations-in-western-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Mule deer doe and fawn (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) in western Montana are an interesting lot. They differ from Montana's other native deer, the white-tailed deer, in their behavior and looks. "See mule d... Bitterroot Valley Montana Deer Hunting Wildlife Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:18:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-23615-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Mule-deer-observations-in-western-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner