Category Archives: Northern Rockies
Simms’ “Fish It Well” Motto Helps Tonic Get To The Dean
I know Simms would have preferred that I write about their new campaign, called Fish It Well, a month or more ago when they sent me a hoodie emblazoned with a logo promoting the campaign. But I wanted to wait … Continue reading
Fall On Western Montana’s Rock Creek
There aren’t enough September’s in a guy’s life. It’s the best month of the year, by far. Bird seasons are open, archery for elk, too. Big bulls ripping up trees and barking at their cows. Call one in, feel your … Continue reading
Time for Cutthroats
If you’ve been holding off on a cutthroat foray in the northern Rockies, it’s go-time. I mean, September, in the Rockies with cool evenings and mornings and hot summerish days. What not to like? The trout are a bonus and … Continue reading
TRCP and On X Maps Team Up for Public Lands
Two great Missoula, Montana-based groups are backing this effort, one being the Theadore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and the other being On X Maps. I’ve encountered this situation—of not being able to get at public land because it’s surrounded by private … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Montana, Northern Rockies, Northwest
Tagged OnX Hunting, Public land access, TRCP
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Quick Turnaround at North 40 Outfitters
I’ve been a little delinquent with Tonic over the past year or so, but I’m making a new effort to keep you abreast of my observations in the West and beyond. Part of my new commitment is having the time … Continue reading
New North 40 E-mag
Ok, want to talk about a massive effort—110 pages of content with only two house ads, I believe. Hope you enjoy. And I’d love to hear your feedback on this, good or bad. I am trying to put together the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Industry, Northern Rockies, Northwest
Tagged fly fishing e-mag, fly fishing magazines, North 40 fly Shop, North 40 Outfitters
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Underwater With Western Bull Trout Video
Nothing like dreaming on a winter day. I found these bull trout last summer while hiking deep into a Northwest forest. Unfortunately, they weren’t easy to come by. I caught a couple before they “wised up” and then landed some … Continue reading
Slough Monsters: Spring is Prime For Montana’s Northern Pike
Had some fun putting this video together for Field & Stream and its Facebook page, Hookshots. This vid serves as a reminder that pike fishing is an option while most of our area waters are running high and fast. In
Posted in Montana, Videos
Tagged fly fishing for pike, Montana pike, where to catch pike in Montana
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Selkirk Caribou On The Brink Of Extinction
This is a true bummer, a unique species trying to make a go of it and getting no love in return. I mean, come on . . . caribou in Idaho and Montana? That’s worth saving. If we can’t save … Continue reading
Posted in Hunting, Idaho
Tagged caribou facts, caribou hunting, Idaho caribou, Selkirk caribou
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Deja vu: Idaho Fish Kill Mirrors Yellowstone River Woes
A big fish kill on Montana’s Yellowstone River shut down guides and common anglers this summer and it appears that the disease that crushed the Stone’s whitefish population is doing some damage in Idaho, too. Here’s IDF&G’s take on the … Continue reading