@missoulian
Unfortunately you guys got the story wrong. I am buying the stockyards. You should have done actual journalism. It is not fully closing. It will still be a transfer station for the butte stockyards. You guys should have put some more effort in to get the full story.
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Looking for the perfect ultralight backpacking knife to take on your next trip? Make sure the blade is worth the ounces in your pack by keeping these features in mind:
Quick and efficient field dressing should extract the highest-quality meat from your kill — but not at the cost of your own safety.
Here’s how to carefully field dress an elk.
Upland game hunters are in dire need of some blade representation, and if you aren’t a small game hunter, ultra-precise blades have endless use cases.
Case in point: the Sharptailed knife, the latest member of the MKC family.
Meet the ultimate butchery tool: our new Boning Butcher Knife.
For better processing power, this single-use blade doesn’t have many bells and whistles. It’s a straightforward, no-nonsense tool for your inner butcher.
Do you break down your entire carcass yourself, or do you gut and go before sending it to a processor?
Either way, the Boning Butcher Knife is your new favorite tool.
A boning knife is an all-around butcher’s knife that expert carnivores enjoy using, including the Bearded Butchers of social media fame.
I recently asked the pair for their thoughts on what makes a great boning knife:
Whether you’re backpacking, hunting with buddies, or just enjoying the outdoors, safety is the most important benefit of a backpacking knife.
Here’s how to find the best one for you.
Just like you wouldn’t leave food sitting out for an afternoon, don’t leave your fresh kill unattended. Otherwise, you’ll end up with gamey-tasting meat.
Want to successfully track your hit and recover the highest-quality meat?
Olympic archer John Dudley is sharing some of his exclusive tips, gained over decades of bowhunting.
John Dudley here for MKC. I’m an Olympic archer and bow hunter who pursues big game every season. Today, I’ll teach you how to field dress an elk from top to bottom, just like the pros do.
In wet conditions, the right batoning knife can mean the difference between a warm fire and a dark, damp night.
Here’s how to select the perfect batoning knife for your outdoor adventures.
Looking for an ultralight, all-around knife perfect for long treks into the wilderness? The Rinella Flattail is your next hunting staple.
Learn why it’s perfect for hunters of all backgrounds.
Not everyone appreciates the wild taste of fresh venison. Fortunately, there are several ways to get the gamey taste out of deer meat. Learn them here:
Starting a fire in the wilderness isn’t always easy, especially if you’re short on kindling. Fortunately, we humans have come up with ways to make it easier.
Learn a useful new trick here:
Want a culinary knife that’ll follow you from the kitchen to the firepit?
Meet the Meat Church knife. It’s perfect for everyday meal prep but robust enough to handle the most demanding BBQ sessions.
Olympic archer John Dudley knows that tracking and recovering a whitetail deer is just as important as making the shot itself.
Here’s all he knows about whitetail deer tracking.
When you’re alone in the wilderness, you are your own first responder. No one is coming to save you. But if you’re prepared, you can save yourself.
Learn about 11 top survival skills here:
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are teaming up to build a Custom River Damascus MKC Super Cub with a Mammoth Rib Handle that we will giveaway to one lucky winner!!! (Value Unknown).
It’s time to elevate your meat processing experience.
Our latest blade is more than ready to meet the demands of professional butchers and serious hunters.
What’s the ideal place to shoot a whitetail deer? Olympic archer John Dudley calls it the Golden Triangle, a spot two to three inches above the whitetail’s elbow.
Here’s how to target it.
If you’ve ever gone out to buy a knife specifically for upland hunting, you know how shallow your pool of options is.
MKC’s Sharptailed knife is here to disrupt that landscape.
I recently sat down with viral sensations Scott and Seth Perkins, AKA the Bearded Butchers, to talk about family, work ethic, and what makes a great knife. Read more here.
While bowhunting, we all want our target to expire quickly — even a few seconds of suffering tug at our heartstrings.
Olympic archer John Dudley explains how and where to shoot whitetail deer for the most humane takedown.
It’s important to know when getting out on the slopes is a bad idea. Beyond that, you can keep yourself safe while backcountry skiing by packing the best gear.
Here are our recommendations.
We’re excited to introduce the Rinella Flattail, your new favorite lightweight knife.
Learn about the second all-around blade in our collaboration with “MeatEater” host Steven Rinella.
Every man has a primal fire meant to be fueled.
Here’s how Danny Bolton helps men escape the monotony of modern life and embrace their inner caveman — and how you can embrace yours.
Family is everything to the Bearded Butchers, who are grateful to work together as brothers. Learn how they put their differences aside for the good of their family business.
A drop point blade is your classic hunting knife. It’s great for skinning and gutting white-tailed deer, elk, or any other big game. Learn about its unique design elements here:
For high-quality products that won’t break after a few uses, consider buying American-made gifts for your loved ones this season.
Here are some MKC staff favorites:
We’re thrilled to introduce our new Wargoat knife. It fills a niche in the MKC lineup that’s been vacant for far too long.
Here’s why it deserves a place in your pack.
Finding shed antlers can be as simple as taking a walk through the woods and getting lucky — but there are ways to create your own luck.
Here’s how to improve your chances.
There are hundreds of types of knives on the market today, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the options.
Whether you cook your meals out in the field or in the kitchen, you can’t go wrong with any of these knives.
When you buy from us, you can trust that you’re getting a knife backed by our Generations Promise. Join us in supporting American-made products and the communities they benefit.
Olympian John Dudley is a lifelong hunting enthusiast and one of Montana Knife Company’s most enthusiastic ambassadors.
We sat down with him to learn how his upbringing shaped the man he is today.
Whether you’re processing herbs and spices, vegetables, or meat, our new MKC Paring Knife will do the trick. Keep reading to learn what sets it apart from the crowd.
There’s a ton of false information about backpacking knives out there. Today, we’re setting the record straight to help you find the best knife for your next adventure.
If you ever find yourself in Montana, look out for the speedgoat!
This local pronghorn antelope is known for its speed, agility, and keen vision — an all-around impressive animal worthy of inspiring its own knife, the MKC Speedgoat!
At MKC, our commitment to using better materials, employing better practices, and ensuring safer working conditions for our team results in superior products. Read more:
Counting ounces for your next ultralight backpacking hunt? You don’t have to bring a saw. In fact, you can field dress a deer even just as fast with a simple hunting knife. Here’s how:
We’ve teamed up with Meat Church BBQ to bring you the ultimate kitchen companion. Whether you’re a pitmaster or a home cook, elevate your culinary game with the Meat Church knife.
Jim Miller wants his kids to navigate both the modern and rustic worlds — despite their outdoorsiness, he understands it’s likely they’ll make a living in front of a screen.
Learn what what life looks like on their homestead.
Looking for an ultralight skinning knife? Check out the brand new Stoned Goat! With its super-thin blade and convenient paracord handle, it’s the perfect choice for hunters and outdoors enthusiasts.
With the Speedgoat, we created a fixed-blade, ultralight knife that can still perform hard work and help in a life-threatening situation. It’s truly the best knife for backpacking.
As much as we love knives, we can’t argue that a knife is the ONLY tool to bring with you on a backpacking, hunting, or camping trip.
Learn what a hatchet can bring to your next trip, and what features to look for!
There’s been a bird-shaped gap in our lineup for some time now, but we’re changing that with the Sharptailed knife. This delicate blade is perfect for your next bird hunt.
It takes time, expertise, and lots of trial and error to make Damascus steel. Often, you can make 10 normal knives in the amount of time it takes to forge one Damascus blade!
John Dudley is a lifelong hunting enthusiast, a decorated professional archer, and one of Montana Knife Company’s most enthusiastic ambassadors.
We sat down with him to learn about his life, philosophy, and passions.
Some “facts” about backpacking knives today are so outdated they’re just plain wrong.
It’s time to set the record straight and debunk the most common backpacking knife myths!
We asked our employees to recommend some of their favorite American-made products for the outdoorsman in your life.
These high-quality items will last a lifetime AND benefit the local economy.
As one of our thinnest blades, our new paring knife is delicate enough to do highly precise tasks but long enough to chop larger quantities of food.
Learn what sets it apart from the pack.
Tired of carrying around a heavy, bulky, poor-quality hunter’s knife set? So were we. Thankfully, you can replace your entire hunter’s knife set with only three blades.
A good hunting knife should double as a survival knife and be appropriate for the type of animal you’re hunting.
Learn which knife characteristics are best suited for your next trip!
A compound bow is a robust piece of equipment, but getting everything dialed in is a delicate process.
Let Olympic archer John Dudley teach you how to tune a bow so you can become a master just in time for bow season.
Understanding where deer are likely to travel increases our chances of encountering them.
Olympic archer John Dudley teaches you everything you need to know about whitetail behavior.
Cleaning a knife isn’t rocket science, but each scenario requires nuance.
Thankfully, we know a thing or two about knives, and we’re sharing our tips beyond the basics.
Recently, I sat down with Jim Miller — renowned UFC fighter, hunter, and homesteader. Learn about his life, career, and commitment to Montana Knife Company here!
Knowing how to start a fire in the rain can mean the difference between a comfortable night in the wilderness and a miserable one.
Here’s how to do it.