Snow geese arriving at central Montana's Freezout Lake is a springtime ritual rivaled by few outdoor experiences. The snow geese stop here to rest and refuel as they migrate from their wintering areas in central California to their nesting colonies in the Canadian arctic. The number of the birds is spectacular. So start planning now to be a part of this Montana experience.

When Ryan Hunt takes his 4-H project to the fair this year he hopes to not leave the judges as speechless as he did last summer. When the judges saw what he did, they were pretty amazed. Ryan teamed up with FWP, Fisheries Biologist Ron Spoon on a unique project, not only for 4-H, but for the Fish, Wildlife and Park's as well.

Plenty Coups was the last principle Chief of the Crow Tribe. He was a superb horseman with a reputation as a ferocious warrior. He lived to become revered as a leader who recognized the strength in education. Several state parks have ties to our state's history; great places to learn, gain understanding, and become inspired by the rich cultural heritage we have here in Montana.

If you're interested in seeing what prime wildlife winter range looks like, come take a drive up the wind-swept Madison valley between Ennis and Quake Lake. These congregations of wildlife are perfect for viewing and ideal for research projects. Research on this management project is expected to run two to three years.

South-central Montana's northern boundary of the Absorkee Beartooth Wilderness is rich with scenery and wildlife habitat. Including critical winter range for one of Montana's premiere bighorn sheep herds. The only significant palladium mine in the western hemisphere is right here. Thanks to cooperation and trust with all involved, everything seems to be working out for both the Stillwater Mine and the Stillwater Bighorns.

As technology has crept its way into outdoor sports, ice fishing has always offered up a change of pace. All you really need is a way to get a hole through the ice and a simple hook and like. But now power tools and new gadgets are quickly finding their way onto the ice. This isn't your grandfather's sport anymore.