by The Fairfield Sun Times Big Hearts under the Big Sky, in cooperation with 7 – V Outfitters, recently provided a fully guided and outfitted antelope hunt to Army Veteran Seth Perkins in recognition of his service to our country. The all expenses paid, five-day trip included hunting, premier lodging, and a dinner held in Perkins’ … Continued
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Adversity, Compassion, and Hunting – Another Big Hearts Story We all know someone or some family that has been affected by cancer. This is a tragically beautiful story of a wonderful young man who along with his father is battling this terrible disease together. His father, Freddie Sr. is also battling cancer. They are going … Continued
Celebrating our Success and Rededicating Ourselves to the Future! Celebrating our success and rededicating ourselves to the future was the theme of the 2016 Big Hearts under the Big Sky Banquet and Auction. Banquet goers enjoyed a Meet and Greet cocktail hour where they visited with past trip recipients and gained insight into numerous experiences … Continued
On the front page of the Helena Independent Record today is an article about the young men from Capital High school, led by a world-class educator Jim Weber, who dedicated last semesters’ work to the Big Hearts program. They have built three truckloads of rustic furniture, made from reclaimed hardwood pallets, and donated these items … Continued
Montana City, Montana. Ten women completed an intensive weekend course designed to provide them the knowledge and skills to select an appropriate handgun and manage it safely, competently and with confidence. Developed at the request of and with the assistance of Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA) Education Institute, the first part of the course … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Steve Daines today recognized Jim Weber, a welding and machining teacher at Capital High School in Helena, Montana. Under Mr. Weber’s leadership his class recently made 15 machined fly rods to donate to the Big Hearts Under the Big Sky program. Big Hearts Under the … Continued
By TOM KUGLIN, Independent Record Glancing back over his shoulder at 15 gleaming fly rods, Capital High senior Kreston Stevens told the crowd assembled in the machining shop Tuesday evening that he and the five other rod builders had learned more than just job skills. “We’ve been part of some really great, amazing projects, but … Continued
Best Western Plus Gran Tree Inn Bozeman, MT 59715 January 9-11, 2014 Helena, Mont.— Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA) announced today that both Lt Governor Walsh and Congressman Steve Daines have agreed to speak at the 2014 MOGA Winter Convention. Lt Gov. Walsh will speak at the Friday lunch and Congressman Daines at the … Continued
Two Marines from two eras who share one tragic common bond — the loss of limbs in battle — forged a lifelong friendship in the mountains of the Paradise Valley last week. They met through the kindness of strangers under a new program created by the 2013 Legislature, through which people can donate a hunting … Continued