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Classic Iron Volume XIII Classic Iron Volume XIII Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911 In my last column we took a look at a very modern rendition of John Browning’s classic 1911 design. For this article we will be looking at a much more traditional take on the 1911 with the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911. Springfield’s take on Browning’s masterpiece very much resembles the 1911A1 issued to our military troops beginning in 1927 up through the mid 1980’s when it was replaced with the Beretta M9. Read More Posted on Oct 20, 2022 Guidelines for Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Recreating on State Trust land in Montana With the upcoming hunting season, many people will likely hunt state trust land at some point. These lands, which can provide great recreational opportunity, are managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) for the benefit of the public schools and other public entities. In Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 6 in northeast Montana, large areas of state trust land are found in central Valley and western Daniels counties. Read More Posted on Sep 9, 2022 Osprey FAQ Osprey FAQ For those of us that spend our down time watching and admiring Snappy’s resident Osprey, Dutch and Duchess, it has been a great learning opportunity to pick up on their habits, routine, even being able to understand some of their communication between them and their babies.  Read More Posted on Aug 23, 2022 Get Outside Volume XII Get Outside Volume XII It’s hot out here. Time to get “Hucked” up! As we passed through the end of July and into early August the heat arrived with a vengeance. The last week brought scorching temperatures and made it easy for me to forget how cool and wet our spring and early summer was. Read More Posted on Aug 22, 2022 Classic Iron Volume XII Classic Iron Volume XII Kimber Custom II Classic Two Tone 1911
A modern take on John M. Browning’s timeless pistol From the first time I shot my grandfathers old Colt 1911A1 I have had an on again, off again love affair with this classic war horse. It would take more than the space allotted for this column to even begin to cover the history of this iconic American pistol that has not really functionally changed since it was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1911. That is correct, I am talking about a pistol was first produced over a century ago and is still considered the finest fighting handgun ever produced my many shooters.   Read More Posted on Aug 22, 2022 One Lonely Chick One Lonely Chick Read More Posted on Aug 2, 2022 Get Outside Volume XI Get Outside Volume XI Turkey Season is over. Guess I’ll head to Loon Lake and go fishing! Read More Posted on Jun 3, 2022 Classic Iron Volume XI Classic Iron Volume XI Ruger American Ranch Rifle
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  Read More Posted on Jun 3, 2022 Kids Fishing Fair 2022 Awards Kids Fishing Fair 2022 Awards Snappy's 20th Annual Kids Fishing Day Awards Read More Posted on May 11, 2022 Goslings Jump Goslings Jump On 05/04/2022 we saw our goslings jump out of the nest. Read More Posted on May 4, 2022 Pond Cleaning Pond Cleaning Twice a year the pond needs a deep clean. Here is a quick peek at how we do that. Read More Posted on Apr 29, 2022 General Big Game Hunting Season 2021 General Big Game Hunting Season 2021 Hunting Season Reminders for Northwest Montana. General big game hunting season starts Oct. 23, 2021. Read More Posted on Oct 20, 2021 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions In Effect Stage 2 Fire Restrictions In Effect As of July 26th, 2021 the Flathead area moved into Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Read More Posted on Jul 30, 2021 Hard Flathead Valley Trails Hard Flathead Valley Trails Collection of great local hikes around the Flathead Valley: Curated by our Staff and Customers. Read More Posted on Jun 25, 2021 Moderate Flathead Valley Trails Moderate Flathead Valley Trails Collection of great local hikes around the Flathead Valley: Curated by our Staff and Customers. Read More Posted on Jun 25, 2021 Easy Flathead Valley Trails Easy Flathead Valley Trails Collection of great local hikes around the Flathead Valley: Curated by our Staff and Customers. Read More Posted on Jun 25, 2021 Shopping For A New Binocular Shopping For A New Binocular A binocular is one of those tools that end up proving to be nearly invaluable. From checking distant targets for a fellow shooter to scouting for deer in the early autumn and bird watching, a binocular allows you to see more and see better. There’s a lot to choose from in the world of enhanced vision, including magnification ranges, lens size, additional features and (usually the most important factor) price. Let’s take a look at what the differences are, and which type of binocular is right for you. Read More Posted on Mar 4, 2021