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Murder in Greenhouse 2 – Chapter 1
A Canni-Mystery from the mind of Mati Bishop Looking the other way had always been Henry’s modus operandi. That’s the only reason he had survived this long working for Derick Talon. Today however, may have been too much. His shaking hand fumbled across his nightstand in the dark. Past the empty whiskey bottle to findContinue reading “Murder in Greenhouse 2 – Chapter 1”
Bugle Radio is Back with a Tribute to Big Momma and the Long Branch Saloon
The longest running bar in Ennis is getting new ownership and a local legend is riding off into the sunset. Thanks Big Momma for your service. Here’s a musical salute to you. Enjoy that cruise. Click Here to Listen to Bugle Radio on Spotify Spotify Premium listeners will get the complete show. Non-premium listeners willContinue reading “Bugle Radio is Back with a Tribute to Big Momma and the Long Branch Saloon”
The Terrible Ballad of Nevar Rockhard
“That Bitch. That bitch. THAT BITCH!” Six boots belonging to three loggers took turns pounding into Nevar Rockhard’s ribs, arms and head. Blood trickled from a perfectly manicured, but broken fingernail as he curled his body tighter into the turtle position and continued to absorb punishment from the loggers’ boots. Less than an hour agoContinue reading “The Terrible Ballad of Nevar Rockhard”
Celebrate the End of Prohibition on 4-20 at Honey Sour in Bozeman
Prohibition is over in Montana and now that some of the wrinkles of the new adult use cannabis market are starting to work themselves out, it’s time to celebrate! Honey Sour (formerly Canna Connection) is hosting live music, a free BBQ, special speakers and more from 4-8pm on April 20th at their new Bozeman locationContinue reading “Celebrate the End of Prohibition on 4-20 at Honey Sour in Bozeman”
3 Reasons that Montana GOP Missed the Mark by Backing Rosendale for Reelection
Image Courtesy of Flatheadmemo.com and James Conner February 17 the MT GOP Twitter account endorsed Matt Rosendale as their candidate for Montana’s US House District 2 seat. The endorsement came almost a month before the deadline to announce candidacy and indicates that the Montana GOP is happy with how Rosendale has represented Montana in Congress.Continue reading “3 Reasons that Montana GOP Missed the Mark by Backing Rosendale for Reelection”
Lead Testing Underway at Ennis Schools
Lead testing is underway at Ennis Schools according to superintendent Casey Klasna. The endeavor is a big one with over 100 faucets to test and a staff shortage and the final stages of Covid-19 protocols hampering the effort. The testing is part of a new Montana Department of Equality program to help ensure that Montana’sContinue reading “Lead Testing Underway at Ennis Schools”
Ennis School District Misses Deadline for DEQ Lead Testing in Water Fixtures
Image Courtesy of Parentology.com The Montana Department of Environmental Quality lists Ennis Schools as having missed the December 31, 2021 deadline to submit water samples for lead testing. Click here to see the DEQ Lead Sampling Page Lead was eliminated from service in many pipes around the country in 1970 and the school was builtContinue reading “Ennis School District Misses Deadline for DEQ Lead Testing in Water Fixtures”
A Top Two Primary System is a Bad Idea for Montana -Special Guest Column
A special contribution by Montana State Senator Steve Fitzpatrick If you are like me, it is difficult to think of a reason why we would want to make Montana more like California. Nonetheless, this election cycle, there are several ballot initiatives being proposed to adopt California policies here in Montana. One such proposal by formerContinue reading “A Top Two Primary System is a Bad Idea for Montana -Special Guest Column”
New Year’s Joy in Unit 311
A special contribution to MontanaBugle.com by Michael Reeves It was New Year’s Eve, My wife had an early morning flight out of Bozeman, I thought to my self “well might as well throw in my hunting gear and take the long way home though the 311 hunting District and try and score a late seasonContinue reading “New Year’s Joy in Unit 311”
Bugle YouTube Video Debut: What is Up with Canna Connection?
Here it is, my first YouTube video. I’m giving you the skinny about what is up with Canna Connection in Ennis.
Game On: Here are the First 3 School District Policies I am Opting out of When the Frontier Institute Gets Their Way
Image Courtesy of Idahonews.com Recently I was targeted by a sponsored ad by the Frontier Institute asking me to sign a petition supporting a parents right to “opt-out” of school district policies and take control of my child’s education. Here are a few thoughts that I put together with regards to exercising my rights asContinue reading “Game On: Here are the First 3 School District Policies I am Opting out of When the Frontier Institute Gets Their Way”
Late Season Sorrow in Unit 311
“Look at all the elk,” I pointed out the herd next to highway 84 to my little girl in the back seat. There were about 40 head packed tight into a ball within 100 yards of the road. As we drove up closer a junior bull tried to break ranks and cross the highway, butContinue reading “Late Season Sorrow in Unit 311”
Rosendale Issues Statement Justifying No Vote on House Resolution Supporting the Ukraine and We Respond
Image courtesy of bbc.com Montana voted against supporting the people of the Ukraine when Matt Rosendale cast the states only vote in the US House of Representatives against a resolution supporting the people of Ukraine as they face full scale invasion by Russia. The resolution passed 426-3. Here is the statement that we received whenContinue reading “Rosendale Issues Statement Justifying No Vote on House Resolution Supporting the Ukraine and We Respond”
Ode to Gelato: A Delicious Strain that is Easy to Grow
One of the best experiences that I have had in recent memory is an evening stretch complimented by a puff of Gelato #41. My mind was crystal clear and I could feel and relax every tight or aching muscle in my body. It was better than any massage or chiropractic adjustment that I could haveContinue reading “Ode to Gelato: A Delicious Strain that is Easy to Grow”
“The United States has No Legal or Moral Obligation to come to the aid of either side in this foreign conflict.” -Representative Matt Rosendale (R MT)
Montana’s only member of the US House of Representatives, Matt Rosendale, has introduced legislation that will ban any aide for the Ukraine until the Southern Border of the United States is “secured” according to govtrackinsider.com From GovTrackInsider.com: “The Secure America’s Borders First Act would ban the use of federal dollars to assist Ukraine until the U.S.-Mexico borderContinue reading ““The United States has No Legal or Moral Obligation to come to the aid of either side in this foreign conflict.” -Representative Matt Rosendale (R MT)”
The Bugle has Landed
This issue features Montana Values according to Grandpa Shaw. Plus the first chapter of two fiction projects, sports, outdoors, cannabis and more… Download it here to enjoy later
What Would You Do If Trump Aligned with Russia to Overthrow Biden and Reclaim the Stolen Election?
Former President Donald Trump praised the genius of Vladimir Putin’s handling of the invasion of Ukraine just hours before a full scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began. Trump blamed Putin’s tactics on a stolen election in the United States and went on to point out a slurry of additional deficiencies of the Biden administration. WhatContinue reading “What Would You Do If Trump Aligned with Russia to Overthrow Biden and Reclaim the Stolen Election?”
Republican State Senator Calling for Local Housing Reforms
We need more housingBy: Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson Montana has been discovered. We were the second-fastest-growing state in the country last year. Our rapidly increasing population presents many challenges and opportunities, and it’s also driving a lot of unease among many of us who’ve lived here for a long time. Whether you love it orContinue reading “Republican State Senator Calling for Local Housing Reforms”
Two Signature Strains Arrive at Canna Connection
Banana Cookies and Gelato #41 are the first two strains out of production at the Canna Connection cultivation center in Ennis, MT. Initial feedback says the finished product was well worth the wait. The Canna Connection production team is sending a clear message to craft cannabis connoisseurs all over Montana, they will be a teamContinue reading “Two Signature Strains Arrive at Canna Connection”
Keyboard Commando Cage Combat
ConceptThe Keyboard Commando Fight Nights series creates events where people can find an outlet for their social media angst in sanctioned, safe, amateur fights against other keyboard commandos. The keyboard commandos can use their fight publicity to raise money for a cause, themselves or their community. Objectives Provide an entertaining venue to get people whoContinue reading “Keyboard Commando Cage Combat”
McConnell Chooses Soundbite Over Substance Commenting on Safe Banking for Cannabis Companies
The Safe and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking act passed the House of Representatives for the sixth time last week and will go to the Senate as part of The America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022 (America COMPETES Act.) The SAFE Banking Act will allow access for legally operating cannabisContinue reading “McConnell Chooses Soundbite Over Substance Commenting on Safe Banking for Cannabis Companies”
Strawberry Kush, Chocolope and Super Silver Haze Among Strains Highlighting ILGM.com’s Valentine’s Seed Sale!
Growing season is just around the corner and ILGM.com has put some of their most unique strains on sale for Valentine’s Day! What better way to show your cannabis connoisseur some love than by gifting them the ability to create something worth talking about this Summer.? Here are three strains that we are most excitedContinue reading “Strawberry Kush, Chocolope and Super Silver Haze Among Strains Highlighting ILGM.com’s Valentine’s Seed Sale!”
3 Reasons to Boycott the China Olympics and 2 Easy & Effective Ways to Do It
The Olympics are a symbol of World Unity developed to create a level playing field so that the best athletes in the World can represent their country in competition. Even a cursory look at China’s recent human rights record shows that their national policy is not in line with the spirit of the games. IfContinue reading “3 Reasons to Boycott the China Olympics and 2 Easy & Effective Ways to Do It”
Five Reasons to Buy Seeds Through ILGM.com
The Montanan Bugle looked far and wide for a partner to provide high quality cannabis seeds for our readers. In addition to having an amazing selection of strains in both feminized and auto-flower varieties, ILGM.com sets themselves apart in the industry by offering guarantees and customer service that are unrivaled. Here are the five reasonsContinue reading “Five Reasons to Buy Seeds Through ILGM.com”
Cannabis Lover’s Cup Coming to Missoula February 23rd
Less than two months after adult use marijuana sales became legal in Montana will get it’s first ever Cannabis Lover’s Cup hosted by Montana Cannabis Weekly. The award ceremony will be held February 23rd at Draught Works Brewery in Missoula. Dispensaries were allowed to enter one strain each in the event to be entered intoContinue reading “Cannabis Lover’s Cup Coming to Missoula February 23rd”
Why You Should Jump Off the Fence and Vote Yes on the Ennis School Bond, Even if You Don’t Have Kids
It’s not often smart to pay for something that you aren’t going to use. It’s easy to see that approach to voting on something like a school bond. If you don’t have kids or grandkids in the school system, why would you want to raise your taxes to pay for other people’s children? Here areContinue reading “Why You Should Jump Off the Fence and Vote Yes on the Ennis School Bond, Even if You Don’t Have Kids”
Energy Independence at the Heart of Montana Bugle’s Affiliate Partnership with Green Home Solutions
Independence is a core quality of Freedom and energy independence is more attainable now than ever before. the is why the Montana Bugle has partnered with Green Home Systems to help expand their solar energy system installation platform further into Montana. Green Home Systems works to help homeowners install American made solar panels and includesContinue reading “Energy Independence at the Heart of Montana Bugle’s Affiliate Partnership with Green Home Solutions”
Playlist: Bugle Radio Favorites
Hank 3 said it best when he sang “Pop Country Really Sucks.” Our Bugle Favorites playlist features a mix of old school country, country covers and some of the best new school “country” from the Americana category. Expect Tyler Childers, Corb Lund, Johnny Cash, Old Crow Medicine Show, Tom Waits, Dwight Yoakum and a collectionContinue reading “Playlist: Bugle Radio Favorites”
How Do We Live in a Country Where We are Still Banning Books?
On May 10, 1933 the Nazi party hosted the most notorious book burning in history. It’s estimated that more than 25,000 books across Germany were burned in a single day. The images that came from the event brought outrage and protest in America along with a shift in strategy by those who wish to controlContinue reading “How Do We Live in a Country Where We are Still Banning Books?”
3 Legendary Strains in One Autoflower Seed Pack
Here’s the ultimate starter pack for your grow adventure. Girl Scout Cookies, Master Gorilla Glue and Bruce Banner are three amazing strains with different flavors and effects that will create a well rounded experience. The best part is that these are autoflowering seeds, which means they will go from veg to flower without manipulation ofContinue reading “3 Legendary Strains in One Autoflower Seed Pack”
Sour Diesel Sativa Dominant Hybrid Seeds
Here’s a great addition to your home garden. Sour Diesel is a stinky reletive of the Skunk family that was made by crossing Chemdawg and SuperSkunk. It’s a 60/40 sativa dominant hybrid that provides a dreamy euphoric high. THC levels regularly top 20% with home grown Sour Diesel. Click Here to Get All the DetailsContinue reading “Sour Diesel Sativa Dominant Hybrid Seeds”
Experience “The Gift” of Johnny Cash
The World didn’t know what to do with Johnny Cash when he found fame, and most of us still don’t. A country music Icon turned activist, Cash became the vision of the American condition to the weak, downtrodden and weary. Experience the story of an imperfect man battling to better an imperfect World.
Between Two Bugles
We hunkered down along the trail as the leaves crunched in the distance. Something big was moving, then it bugled again leaving no doubt what it was coming our way. Seconds later, another bugle, this time behind us. Adrenaline poured through our veins. Today was off to a great start. We’d left the truck barelyContinue reading “Between Two Bugles”
Start Your Day with a Tribe of Mentors
Advice is easy to come by, great advice, not so much. Thanks to bestselling author and podcaster Tim Ferris, you can start your day with easy to digest nuggets of advice from a collection of the most successful people in the World. The variety of contributors to the Tribe of Mentors is as varied asContinue reading “Start Your Day with a Tribe of Mentors”
All of the Flower, None of the Smoke with the Wulf Next Vaporizer
What if you could smoke weed without smoking weed? It’s a tempting, true and not quite accurate statement all rolled into one. The Wulf Next does indeed allow consumption of marijuana flower without burning the flower so you don’t have carbon and tar from burning your weed in your lungs. For an old school smoker,Continue reading “All of the Flower, None of the Smoke with the Wulf Next Vaporizer”
Wolf Scientist Doug Smith’s Views on Wolves, Wolf Research and Wolf Management
Much has been made about the number of Yellowstone wolves killed during the 2021-2022 Wolf hunting season. If you’re not into the kill them all or save them all philosophies, Doug Smith is your guy. This interview is older, but extensive with regards to wolf recovery, wolf behavior and Wolf management. Smith is a PHDContinue reading “Wolf Scientist Doug Smith’s Views on Wolves, Wolf Research and Wolf Management”
Canna Connection Starts the New Year with 8 Strains over 30% THC
DisclaimerAll Cannabis reviews done by MontanaBugle.com are independent and no compensation was received from the licensee being reviewed. Thanks for trusting MontanaBugle.com for your cannabis news and reviews. Recreational cannabis sales start for everyone over 21 years old in the state of Montana on January 1, 2022. Cannabis production license holders have spent the lastContinue reading “Canna Connection Starts the New Year with 8 Strains over 30% THC”