Bear Warning! Grizzly Bear Notice: In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while in the field. We advise that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle the bears that aren't expecting them. We also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good ide…

It seems that Montana has found a new use for sheep . . . Wool

An Old Montana Cowboy An 80-year-old rancher from Montana goes to the Mayo clinic in Rochester for a check-up. The doctor is amazed at what good shape the guy is in and asks, 'How do you stay in such great physical condition?' 'I'm from Montana and in my spare time I like to hunt and fish' says the old guy, 'and that's why I'm in such good shape. I'm up well before daylight riding herd and mending fences and when I'm not doing that, I'm out hunting or fishing. In the evening, I have a beer, a sh…

A young fellow at the state fair stood watching an old Indian. Above the old Indian was a sign that read, ""$5.00 - If I can't tell you where you're from, I'll pay you $50.00"" The young man watched a cowboy approach the Indian and ask, ""Is the sign right?"" The Indian says, ""yes."" The cowboy hands him a five and says, """"you're on"" The Indian looks the cowboy up and down, noticing some cow dung on his boots and flatly states, ""you're from Wyoming."" The cowboy shakes his head and says, ""…