HUNTING & FISHING UNDER THE BIG SKY
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Ice Fishing
The New Winter Past Time
Winter 2015
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Outdoor Winter Safety
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Ice Fishing Derbies
When you plan a trip to West Yellowstone, Montana, your first thought might not be about sitting out on a frozen lake waiting for a trout to bite on your line. Sounds cold, right? For those winter fans who like a challenge, and another activity to share with the family, ice fishing is it. Bundle up the kids and dogs and head out to the lake for some fun. It may not be fast-paced like snowmobiling, but the thrill of pulling a four pound trout though a ten inch hole in the ice provides plenty of excitement. Many times, while out on the ice you will get to see bald eagles flying overhead looking for a chance to snatch up your catch. There are elk and deer tracks where small herds cross. Sometimes on the drive out, you can spot bison that have migrated out of the park. Locals and residents of Montana and nearby Idaho already know what a hidden gem Hebgen Lake is during the winter. They all have their favorite spots to pull out the big brown and rainbow trout that cruise around the waters. On any given day, especially on the weekends you can drive along the shore and spot the diehards out on their buckets or the colorful ice fishing tents. Hegben Lake, just north of West Yellowstone, is fast
becoming the destination for serious ice fisherman from around the country. Ice fishing has long been the main winter past time in the Mid West, with many long-standing tournaments and derbies throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and other states. Those fisherman have found that while catching those pan fish like crappies and perch are fun, nothing compares to the feeling of a large trout fighting on the end of your ice fishing rod. And what better place, than Montana to hold an ice fishing tournament to attract fisherman from across the country? West Yellowstone, Montana will host an NAIFC (North American Ice Fishing Circuit) National Qualifier from January 16 – 18, 2015. The qualifier – an ice fishing tournament – takes place on Sunday and is open to any two-person team. Teams range from locals to national level pro’s to teams just wanting to learn more about ice fishing. Pre-registration already includes 57+ teams from nine different states. (Teams can register up to 6 PM at the Saturday night reception and rules meeting.) The tournament is located on Hebgen Lake just outside of West Yellowstone. Kirkwood Resort & Marina is the location for the tournament starting point and Kid’s Ice Fishing Camp. (continued on page2)
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Conservation
Here’s to those powder seekers! Be safe when recreating in the backcountry!
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