Hunting & Fishing Resources
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Fishing Resources
Traveling In A New State?
If you happen to be traveling through a new state and
have some time to spend on a local river or lake we
always recommend stopping by a local sporting goods
store for some advice. Generally you can dolly down
your trailer where you are parked and take your tractor
to these stores without much trouble. When inside look
at some of their whiteboards to see what lakes,
streams and rivers are active. At the same time they
usually list what the fish are biting on for each body of
water.
Don’t forget to buy an out of state fishing license before
you head out. Each state is a little different. Though,
in general, they have one day, two day or three day
license options.
Montana Fishing
February 2016
Hunting Resources
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
A great resource to start your next hunting adventure is
a stop at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation website.
Their site is www.rmef.org. Go to “The Hunt” section of
the site and click on the “Hunt Planner”. There are
several other resources available in this section as well
to plan your next hunt.
Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks
If you are in our great state of Montana on your next
hunting excursion the Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks is
a great resource. If you visit their website at
fwp.mt.gov you can click on the “Hunting” tab and then
click on the “Plan Your Hunt”. Inside this part of the
site you will find great information. If you need more
detailed information give the local district a call and you
will receive friendly advice from the FWP staff.
When traveling the 1-90 corridor in Montana there is
ample fishing opportunity. Carry your pole with you
and find a spot to park. Several rest areas have
streams right there. If you need some ideas to fish give
us a call to ask for a convenient spot for you to reach.
Don’t forget your license and don’t forget to check the
season dates.
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Mapping Resources
Gear Resources
Hunting or Fishing in a New Spot?
Proper Gear Is Important
Fishing or hunting in a new spot or state requires
research. With today’s complicated boundaries and
significant private land it is important to know where
you can be and where you can’t be.
Having the proper gear is important when out
hunting or fishing. There is no shortage of gear
options available to hunters and fishers alike.
Each state has different rules as it relates to access to
water for fishing. Though, most states are similar when
it comes to access to land for hunting. You must have
permission to be on the land if it is private and you are
responsible to know the boundaries as a hunter.
A great resource to bridge this gap is a mapping
service called OnXMaps. If you purchase their
software and upload it to your GPS unit you can easily
access maps and boundaries for all of your hunting and
fishing activities. You can visit their site at
www.onxmpas.com to learn more about their services.
Google Earth
If you want to utilize a free service for looking at maps
Google Earth is a great tool. The satellite images let
you scout new areas to look for potential bedding
areas, access points and feeding areas if you are
hunting. If you are fishing it gives you a good look at
how the stream flows and where it narrows and widens.
Understanding the flow of the stream and potential
holes will create more opportunity for success.
What is important is to find the right quality of gear
that fits into your budget.
There are a lot of places to buy your gear.
Regardless of where you choose to buy your gear
we recommend that you research what others have
to say about the gear. In general, there are a
number of reviews with any product you buy. When
buying gear it is generally a long-term purchase.
Because of this the more research you do up front
the more likely it is that you will feel good about your
purchase. You work hard for your dollars. With
gear being so expensive the more research the
better. Also, identifying a piece of gear you want
and then waiting for it to go on sale is a good habit
to get into. For example, if you have your eyes on a
piece of gear that Cabela’s carries they are running
a President Day’s sale in February 2016 and always
have deals inside their Bargain Cave.
Big Sky Canvas
Another gear resource is Big Sky Canvas out of
Missoula, MT. If you need a handmade backpack,
gun case, bow case, saddle bag for your horse,
pannier, wall tent or a variety of other hunting items
you can connect with them via their website or
facebook page. The gear is of the highest quality
and is always priced right. You can see their
website at www.bigskycanvas.com or visit their
facebook page at www.facebook.com/bigskycanvas.
Hunting & Fishing Resource by Davis Transport Inc : Phone (866) 728-0120 : Website www.davistransport.com