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Fall 2008 Articles
FEATURES
Bearspray Stories by Bass, Rick
Big, wild country and dumb, clumsy accidents
The Killing Season by Pogge, Drew
Notes from a nonhunter.
Biking the Wall of Death by Bilverstone, Bill
Ride it or die trying.
Going Deep by Cummins, James
Caving in Montana.
DEPARTMENTS
Champs & Chumps by Editors
Admirable acts and embarrassing blunders for the fall season.
Liberation by Sather, Kelsey
How Maggie Merriman broke fly fishing's glass ceiling.
Trespassing in Montana by Roots, Alex
A sign of the times.
Mouthin' Off by Editors
Aerial swimming and dubious developers.
Season Opener: Hunting Diversity by England, Mike
Bozeman's fortunate coexistence.
Is CRP Land Worth It? by Orem, Tina
Jerry Johnson and George Wuerthner debate the Conservation Reserve Program
Primal Quest Recap by Kurowski, Becky Edwards
Montana proves a worthy adversary.
Chills and Thrills by Hill, Pat
The Big Sky Volunteer Ski Patrol wants you.
The Sky Wrangler by Manning, Jim
Fall stars, courtesy of Medusa.
Totally Tubular by Thorson, Eric
It's time to start throwing streamers: tying the One Sock fly
Splendor in the Grass by Harkin, Sue
A Parks & Rec fall update.
Fish, Wildlife & Parks by Frost, Melissa
Stuff you need to know.
The Rules by Orem, Tina and Pogge, Drew
When the car's your rest stop: avoid public humiliation, familial chastisements,and possible jail time for indecent exposure, follow these guidelines for sweet relief on the road.
A You a Real Camper or Just a Backpack-toting poser? by Orem, Tina
Do you know your capilene from your cat hole? Take this quiz and find out.
Raising Wild Kids (On Purpose) by Harrison, Melynda
Why children need the nondigital world.
Can You Hear Me Now? by Drost, Cheryl
Battling tinnitus.
The Healthy Hunter by Campbell, Christina
Is wild game good for you?
Good Development by Stoops, Kira
We didn't think it was possible.
Blight Watch by Smith, Marjorie
The parade of sheds.
Lockup by Layne, Liz
How to keep your dog out of fur traps this fall.
Meanderer in Cheif by Stoops, Kira
Why you should use a guide this fall, even if you're a local.
Cyclists on Cell Phones?! by Schneider, Bill
No wonder they have an image problem.
Autumn in Livingston by Hill, Pat
Head over the hill this fall.
Ennis-Area Hikes by Dehmer, Kurt
Two you need to do this fall.
Booze Beat by Folgert, Jere
How to make chokecherry wine.
By The Numbers by Editors
A look at the stats that shape the Bozone
Oh, My Aching Back by Conant, Steve
Winterize it so you don't break it.
Guts and Glory by Editors
Big cliff huck.
Bozeman vs. Sante Fe by Orem, Tina
Santa Fe is a high-desert town that boasts sunshine, mountains, good food, and plenty of outdoor fun. But can it measure up to Bozeman?
GEAR REVIEWS
Gregory Z35 Day Pack by Perkins, Rich
A daypack with a little extra.
Yellowstone Wader/Duffle Bag by Blanck, Mike
A rugged bag for all of your fishing gear from Fishpond
Canoe Chair II by England, Mike
A versatile, padded canoe seat from Crazy Creek
Highline Trail Pant by Peterson, Simon
A lightweight, durable improvement on the original from Gramicci
Specter LT Jacket by Patterson, Amber
Award-winning protection for rainy days from Westcomb
Kailash GTX by England, Mike
A comfortable, supportive hiking boot from Scarpa.
Couloir Bibs by Peterson, Simon
Cold climate outerware from Outa Ware
Mutha Hubba Tent by Orem, Tina
An easy, featherweight tent from MSR.
Shot Polarized by England, Mike
Multisport shades that won't fog up from Ryders
Bilzzard Soft Cooler by Tomkinson, Katie
A nice addition to weekend trips, from Fishpond
SpokeLit by England, Mike
Add to your accident-avoidance arsenal from Nite Ize
Whole Food Country Squares by England, Mike
Honest Foods does energy bars better
Vizion Headlamp by England, Mike
A compact headlamp from UK
ADDITIONAL ARTICLES
Inspired by Crow, Andrew
A hunting story.
Recyclable Hunting by Perkins, Rich
Take what you need—don't toss the rest.
Pack it up, Pack it in. by England, Mike
Leave-no-trace luxury.
Return to Shralptown by England, Mike
A new flick that celebrates the spirit of the backcountry.
Bicyle Benefits by England, Mike
Discounts and rewards for riding your bike.
Wolf Listing Redux by Frost, Melissa
Rocky Mountain gray wolves appear again on the Endangered Species List.
DVD Release: Drift by England, Mike
The premiere of "a cinematic fly-fishing adventure"
Bridger's New Ride: Schlasman's Lift by Perkins, Rich
New access to fresh terrain.
Bozeman Boulder Expansion by Kurowski, Becky Edwards
New climbing installments around town.
Letters by Editors
The Bozeman community sounds off
The Luna Chix Clinic: Did you miss it? by Perkins, Rich
Mountain biking clinic at Bohart Ranch
Can I Still Park My Camaro on the Lawn? by Montague, Ada
Gallatin County gets in the zone
When You Were a Cub by Keeler, Greg
A fall poem
BOOK REVIEWS
One Fish, Two Fish, Crawfish, Bluefish: The Smithsonian Sustainable Seafood Cookbook by Orem, Tina
by Carole C. Baldwin and Julie H. Mounts
Fall Book Releases by DiSanti, Mary Jane
A few of this fall's expecially good new books.
Montana on the Fly: An Angler's Guide by Perkins, Rich
by Patrick "Paddy" Straub
Whitefish Review by England, Mike
Montana's newest literary journal.
Dream Destinations: 100 of the World's Best Vacations by England, Mike
From Life Magazine
Book Release: Forget Me Not by Kurowski, Becky Edwards
A Memoir by Jennifer Lowe-Anker
Book Release: Trash Fish by England, Mike
A memoir from Greg Keeler, a Bozeman author, poet, painter, musician, and English professor extraordinaire.
Going Vertical: The Life of an Extreme Kayaker by Schroeder, Dave
by Tao Berman with Pam Withers