Malta, MT 2020

This past week found the Husband and I in Malta, MT, for some bird hunting. Note - he did the hunting. The Husband and Kep-pup went in search of birds while gun-shy (all loud, bang! type noises, actually) Andy-dog and I would wander in a different direction.

BNSF train running west.  Just 'cause I like trains.

We covered a lot of ground, which isn't hard in such wide open places. We explored some Prairie Restoration property (with prior written permission), some Block Management property (you sign in at a designated box), a National Wildlife Refuge (mostly just explored) and some BLM land.

Little Rockies in the distance

We did take part of a day to drive down to the Missouri Breaks and through the Little Rockies.

The "Breaks" from up high

The Missouri

And there was quite the variety of wildlife: sharptail grouse, sage grouse, mule deer (never saw any bucks, just does), pronghorn, elk (in the Missouri Breaks), buffalo, prarie dogs, badgers, one coyote, and pheasant. Not critters we see around our corner of the world.

Weather was a bit all over the place - the Saturday and Sunday we arrived it was 30 mph winds which makes for very difficult hunting. Or walking. Or standing. Monday and Tuesday was absolutely beautiful. Wednesday was back to 30 mph winds and chilly. Brr!

What you don't see is the 30 mph winds that are blowing...

One notable stop - Blue Ridge Brewery. Good beer, good kombucha (I forgot to ask if they make it, but I'm just happy they offered a non-alcohol option), and good company. Recommended if you're in the neighborhood!