Category Archives: Outdoor Activities

Big Sky Country is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned adventurer, Southwest Montana offers limitless recreation and fun.  Majestic Madison County is one of the richest recreational areas in Montana and is as beautiful as it was when discovered in 1805. The historic Sportsman’s Lodge is a perfect home…

It’s time to check fly-fishing the Madison River off your bucket list. The much-anticipated spring fly hatches are happening and fly-fishing season is in full cast. Since April, many different types of flies have emerged from the rivers and streams and will continue with the big salmonfly hatch starting in late June. The Madison River…

Montana offers a broad selection of big game to hunt during rifle season, including antelope, big horn sheep, bison, black bear, deer, elk, moose, mountain lion, turkey, and more. Hunting licenses and permits are available for purchase for both Montana residents and nonresidents on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Department website. Sportsman’s Lodge offers…

Don’t miss prime fishing in Montana. The fishing is fantastic, and the fall colors and comfortable temps add something special to your adventure. Catch your trophy trout during the fall run on the Madison River. The Madison River is a Blue Ribbon Trout Stream. This renowned river brings many to Madison Valley, specifically the section…

The 36th Annual Hunters Feed is Friday, October 21, 2022, from 3:00-5:00 PM. Everyone is welcome! From locals to visitors and hunters to foodies! The event takes place on Main Street in Ennis, in beautiful Madison County. Friends, families, visitors, and locals gather together to kick off rifle season. The Ennis Chamber of Commerce Hunters…

After the historical Yellowstone flooding, you may be wondering about Southwest Montana’s fishing conditions. Here is an exciting update. The Yellowstone River is the longest undammed river in the United States. Freestone rivers get big and dirty after snow runoff, so the heavy flush from the flooding was good. While the flooding did add debris,…

Blue-Ribbon Fishing in Southwest Montana Sportsman’s Lodge is the perfect base camp and premiere destination for Montana Fishing. Southwest Montana offers one of the highest concentrations of blue-ribbon fisheries in the world. The renowned Madison River is what brings many to Madison Valley, specifically the section running through Ennis. The pristine water, snowcapped mountains to…

Take the road less traveled. Go with the flow of the Madison River and find breathtaking mountainous landscapes, unspoiled wilderness, and abundant wildlife. Ennis, Montana is the heart of Madison County, full of western charm, and rich in recreational activities. Plan your Big Sky Winter Vacation! Surrounded by the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Gallatin National Forests, and…

Madison County is rich with wild game hunting, and Ennis is in the center of it all. It’s our favorite time of year! It’s a time of coming together, to recreate and to harvest. With Montana being known for its variety of game species and hunting opportunities, if you love to hunt, Ennis is the…

Majestic Madison County is one of the richest recreational areas in Montana and is as beautiful as it was when discovered in 1805. The historic Sportsman’s Lodge is a perfect home base while exploring Southwest Montana, including comfortable and clean rustic cabins, a full-service restaurant and bar, and a casino. Here is a list of…