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Holiday shopping doesn't have to be a 4-hour death slog through a crowded mall. To make it easier on you, we've put together great gift ideas for hunters and anglers. You might even find something for yourself in here..     Lorpen Tri Layer Hiking Socks Socks! Give the gift of irony by stuffing your loved one's stocking with Lorpen Tri Layer Hiking Socks. As the name implies, Lorpen Tri Layer is an incredible blend of three different natural and synthetic yarns (Coolmax, Tencel, and Nylon) that offer a unique "multi-density" knit that's perfect for active feet. This technology is designed to keep feet dry and comfortable and reduce foot fatigue. Retail $17 Big Sky Canvas Gun Case Everyone who...

Violations of laws seriously affect fish, wildlife, state parks, and forests in Montana. We realize that regulations vary extensively from one state to the next. Poaching and Trespassing are two big standouts on this list. Overall, though, most of these violations will get you in trouble wherever you're hunting, and they're all easily avoided. The following examples of vandalism or violations cause habitat destruction, depletion and destruction of fish and wildlife populations, as well as destruction of natural resources. If you think of additional common violations in the state you hunt, list them below. poaching hunting or fishing out of season trespassing exceeding bag limits nonresident purchasing resident licenses vehicles in non-motorized areas littering theft or destruction of natural resources violations of Block Management...

Deer Heart and Eggs Anyone with a buck on the pole gets to sleep in. Even better, they get dibs on the best camp breakfast: heart and eggs. Preparations start the night before, as the heart is trimmed of fat, valves, and connective tissue, and then soaks in a light brine of salt, sugar, and water to draw out the blood overnight, leaving clean, crimson meat that can then be sliced into steaks. Each side is cooked briefly, until the exterior is caramelized and the inside remains pink. Remove the steaks from the pan and add a bit of butter and handful of forest mushrooms. As the mushrooms simmer, whisk together a half dozen eggs and pour it into the...

You’ve still got plenty of time left this year to pack your camper or tent and hit the road for a few days of peace and quiet. The west side of Montana has some beautiful places to set up camp, and each of these spots sees travelers arrive well into autumn.     1. Finley Point State Park You’ll find Finley Point State Park on the south side of Flathead Lake. It’s nestled in a secluded Ponderosa pine forest, so you’ll feel like you’re far from civilization. There are 16 RV campsites, two primitive walk-in campsites and plenty of places to pitch a tent. The campground also has a marina with boat slips available, vault toilets, a day use picnic...