Tales of a Traveling Librarian Angler

James Thull

It was a warm sunny day, humid for Montana, but mild for Uganda; I was standing on the bank of the White Nile River fishing for Nile Perch (and anything else that was interested in buying what I was selling), and I was about to be lunch for a 12-foot…

Shroomin': Montana’s Most Edible Mushrooms

Pat Hill

Springtime in Southwest Montana, especially the first few really warm days, gets me wanting to hunt down and consume wild mushrooms. A few of my favorites make their appearance this time of year. Usually the first mushrooms I am able to forage…

Don’t Be Fooled by the Silence

A rebuttal to Gallatin Wilderness: Don’t be Fooled by the Noise by Clint Nagel in the April 2019 issue of Bozeman Magazine

We all live here, many of us for the same reasons. We love the mountains and the lifestyle we enjoy within them. That much we have in common. However, these enjoyments can also divide us. Just as some drive pick-ups, others drive hatchbacks, and some…

Top 15 Bozeman Summer Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Kate Hulbert

Summer is, in our opinion, the best time of the year in Bozeman. There are so many community events going on like outdoor concerts, farmers markets, festivals and car shows. The only hard part is trying to do them all! Here are the summer events in…

The Dogs of Bozeman

Four Legs, Two Ears, and an Adventure

Natalie Waddington

Some come in black; some come in white. Some are covered in brown or gray fur. Some have a mix. Some have long, thick coats; some have wirey, thin fur. Some have long tails, while some have short stubs, or no tails at all. Nevertheless, they all have…

Custer Gallatin Needs Protection in the Face of Growth, Climate Change

Right now, the year 2030 sounds far away. But as we all know, the years go quickly --- and seemingly faster all the time in our increasingly frenzied world. In just ten years, at our current growth rate of four percent, the population of…

Use It Or Lose It: Time to Grill Your Wild Game

Montana Grant

With hunting season over and Spring just around the corner, it is time to use up what’s in your freezer. Not only can you enjoy some good eats, you can make room in your freezer for this Summer’s bounty! If you don’t use the frozen…

Gallatin Wilderness: Don’t be Fooled by the Noise

The Custer Gallatin National Forest has just released its draft environmental impact statement concerning the revised forest plan. There has been much in the paper recently about the best way forward. Everyone seems to have an opinion as if they hope…

Snow Slider!

Montana Grant

Shoveling snow is hard work! Having the right tool will make this chore quicker and easier.  You might be thinking that a powerful snowblower or wide shovel is best, but with a little handy work, you can make an even more efficient…

Top 10 Bozeman Spring Break Staycation Ideas

Angie Ripple

March is Spring Break for Bozeman’s elementary, middle, high school and MSU students [March 16-24]. If you are staying home this spring break and are looking for some fun stuff to do around town, here is a quick list of staycation ideas for any…

The  Sensual  Fish

Montana State University Library’s Annual Trout and Salmonid Lecture 

James Thull

It’s almost spring again and that means anglers are getting ready to get their lines in some of the pristine trout fishing waters around Bozeman. It also means it is time again for the MSU Trout and Salmonid Lecture. Our lecturer this year is…