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Outdoor Moments: Learning a new fishing technique can cure cabin fever

Acouple weeks ago, I drove to Helena to fish for big rainbow trout. Normally, this time of year, I’d be hauling the ice auger, sled and ice fishing tackle. But

Different elk camps have different stories

We left camp at first light, and started climbing straight up the steep mountain through a series of snowcovered rock slides. My brother, Stephan, and I were hunting elk and

Ring-necked pheasant roosters round out the season

When the dog’s nose first hit the trail of fresh pheasant scent, he acted like he had been goosed with a cattle prod, and things kicked into high gear. Tail

Outdoor Moments: In the angling arena, the Poseidon Principles rule

If you have ever done much fishing, you know certain things are bound to happen. Some people call this Murphy’s Law. I have always considered it to be Poseidon’s Principles.

Outdoor Moments: Fishing for the one that got away

Outdoors Columnist

In November, Democrats Need to Be the Third Party

Syndicated Columnist

Widespread displeasure with Donald Trump and his party bodes well for Democrats in November. They have a good chance of retaking the House and a decent one of winning a Senate majority. But to get there, they must be smart. And being smart includes attracting Republicans repelled by Trump.

There’s not going to be a third party any time soon, as much as many centrists crave one. But Democrats can serve as a haven for independents and appalled Republicans wanting options other than the moral wreckage that’s become the GOP. At least in 2018.

Stardust

25 YEARS AGO (1993)

Miles City Cowboy wrestler Bridgier Wood lost a 5-4 overtime decision to Brian Malcolm of Glendive to finish in sixth place at the All Class State Tournament held over the weekend in Billings at the MetraPark. Wood, a 189-pound wrestler, was the only member of the Cowboy team to finish in one of the top six spots.

Winter: Cowboy wrestlers need more home matches

The high school wrestling season doesn’t seem long enough in Montana.

The regular season for Custer County District High School started Dec. 1 and ends Feb. 9-10 at the State Class A tournament in Billings.

Winter: Imagining a world without high school sports

Ever wonder what it would be like without high school athletics?

I know some people wouldn’t care, preferring all the money spent on sports programs be used instead for academics and building repairs and higher salaries for teachers. Well, not so certain that they’d want the latter.

Column: Saban’s 6th championship is the best of all

ATLANTA (AP) — Nick Saban saved his best for No. 6.

He’s won plenty of national titles with better players than everyone else.

This time, it was all about the coach.