Western Flies and Guides

Discover the Teller Trail by moonlight in search of the elusive owl with Kate Stone and other members of Bitterroot Audubon!

Explore owls at The Teller during an evening stroll on Wednesday, March 3. Meet at 6:45 pm at the Woodside Bridge Fishing Access Site, located on the east side of Woodside Bridge between the Woodside Crossing of Highway 93 and Corvallis. We will walk just over a mile on The Teller’s riverside trail, stopping to survey for northern saw-whet and western screech owls. The trail is generally flat but there are some uneven spots and river cobbles to cross. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp and wear sturdy shoes. This walk will take approximately 1.5 hrs.

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According to biologists there are as many as 4 times the steelhead holding over in Idaho’s Salmon River as has ever been counted. Listen to the following Salmon River fishing report with John Adza for the details.

To book a steelhead fishing trip contact John (406) 531-2096 or visit Western Flies and Guides or North Fork Guides.

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The Bitterroot National Forest is proposing a personal use and commercial mushroom harvest program following the wildfires of 2009, which burned approximately 9,200 acres on the Bitterroot National Forest. The Bitterroot National Forest requires a permit to harvest morel mushrooms. Personal use harvesting will require a permit, but there will be no permit fee. Personal use permits will be available at the Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor’s Office, and the Stevensville and Darby Ranger Districts. Morel mushrooms collected under personal use permits must be cut in half lengthwise at the time of harvesting. Personal use harvesters have a 5 gallon per day and 20 gallon per season limit. It is proposed that 6,700 acres of the Kootenai Creek Fire will be designated as a personal use only harvest area. [click to continue…]

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Montana Fishing Report Podcast

bitterroot skwala stonefly

by Bob on February 21, 2010

Once again winter is about to give way to the first large bug hatch on the Bitterroot River. The late winter Bitterroot Skwala Stone hatch sets off a feeding frenzy for hungry Bitterroot River trout who have survived another long Montana winter.

The upcoming 2010 fishing season is also bringing an exciting new service for Montana fishermen!

Keep up to date on the latest Montana fishing conditions!

Starting next week, Bitterroot River fishing reports will be available in an audio Podcast on Explore the Bitterroot or through iTunes. Podcast fishing reports for the rest of Montana will also be available on Daily Hatch along with iTunes.

We will be talking with top guides and experts across Montana to bring you the latest fly hatches and up to the minute fishing information. You can access the Montana fishing reports through your computer, mobile phone or favorite MP3 player simply by subscribing for free.

Subscribe to Montana Fishing Reports at Daily Hatch
Subscribe to Bitterroot River Fishing Reports at Explore the Bitterroot

Good Fishing!!!

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Western Flies and Guides

Business Profiles
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Jeff and Jeannette Gray opened Western Flies and Guides in June 2009. The fly shop is located at 906 S 1st St, Hamilton, Montana. This is on the south side of town about a block north of the intersection of Golf Course Road and Highway 93. Prior to opening Western Flies and Guides, Jeff was [...]

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No Garbage 2010

Lifestyle

Is it possible for an American household to eliminate the garbage they contribute to the landfill? This is the question my wife and I have asked ourselves since I lost my job about a month ago. In our efforts to cut costs we looked at everything and waste removal came up because we only put [...]

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Vandalism Continues to be Problem on Bitterroot National Forest

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Vandalism continues to be a problem at Bitterroot National Forest recreation sites.
“Illegal activity and vandalism occurs across the Forest and is costing the tax payers a lot of money,” said Erica Strayer, Recreation Tech for the Darby Ranger District.  “For example, last year within the Lake Como Recreation Area, the Forest Service spent thousands of [...]

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Seasonal Hiring for the Bitterroot National Forest

General

Hamilton, MT, January 29, 2010 – The Bitterroot National Forest will be hiring possibly 15 seasonal employees for summer 2010.  The job openings at this time are in fire, hydrology, fisheries and timber.  The applications will be due by February 28, 2010.
The job openings are located on USAjobs.gov.  People interested in applying for any of [...]

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Sula District Fish Culverts Project | Public Comments Wanted

Fishing

Bitterroot National Forest, January 22, 2010 – The Sula Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest, is soliciting public comment for the Sula District Fish Culverts project. The project proposes to replace 17 culverts on the Sula Ranger District that currently impede the movement of fish.
The purpose of the project is to reconnect [...]

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FWP Keeps Mitchell Slough Open To Duck Hunting

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State wildlife officials have denied a Bitterroot Valley couple’s request to close part of Mitchell Slough to waterfowl hunting.
John and Kathy Lewis argued the stream was too narrow and winding for hunting without the possibility of wasting game. They also argued the area was too close to people, livestock and buildings.
The state Fish, Wildlife and [...]

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Peak to Peak Trail and Wilderness Links