Win the ultimate hunting package!

Contests, Jack Blog! November 6, 2017 Jack Guy 0

The best part isn’t the time outdoors, though that’s certainly near the top of the list.

No, the best part about hunting, at least according to Jack, is all the tasty eating that comes for the six to nine months following.

Deer, elk and more deer – that sounds like breakfast, lunch and dinner to Jack.

This fall, Jack is absolutely delighted to offer up a sweet hunter’s package that honors not just the sport – but the eating part, too. Not one but TWO loyal Jackheads will be walking away this month with a $500 gift certificate to Snowy Mountain Rifles plus a gigantic top-loading freezer from Fred’s Appliance.

If you’re not familiar with Snowy Mountain Rifles, it’s probably because they just now set up shop in Missoula.

Don’t get it wrong – they’ve been putting together made-to-order custom long-range hunting and tactical rifles in wester Montana for years.

But now they’ve got a BRAND NEW shop open out on Stockyard Road just off North Reserve, where they also offer gunsmithing, cerakoting and sell rifle accessories like night force optics, vortex optics – even camo clothing and gear.

Stop by sometime and check ’em out. Whether your game is hunting elk in the high country or shooting steel, Snowy Mountain can hook you up with extreme power, extreme range and extreme accuracy.

So now the big question … how do you win?

Well, there’s two ways. Starting Nov. 6 you can follow fill out this online form with all your details … OR … starting that same day you can register in person out at Snowy Mountain Rifles. They’re open 9-6 every weekday and they’ll be glad to get you all signed up.

Jack will draw two winners – the first on Nov. 10, the second on Nov. 17.

Best of luck to ya. And if you do manage to get something tasty in that there freezer, don’t forget who sent ya …

Get your Jackpot on with Jack!

Contests, Jack Blog! September 25, 2017 Jack Guy 0

Hey Jack listeners – feeling lucky?

If not, you best start rubbing one of those weird furry rabbit foot thingies because we’re giving away $105 in scratch lotto tickets each week through the month of October!

How do you qualify?

Tune in to 105.9 Jack FM Missoula every weekday and when you hear the sound of the jackpot just text “Jackpot” to 848-1059.

We’ll pick a new winner each Friday in October!

Text as many times as you want for your chance to get lucky with Montana Lottery and 105.9 Jack FM Missoula!

Flee the smoke with Jack and Lithia!

Jack Blog! August 31, 2017 Jack Guy 0

It’s not just a physical sensation – it’s a mental one as well.

We’re talking about the feeling that we’re all getting suffocated by this enduring wildfire smoke.

Yeah, all that coughing is making it harder for Jack to hone his incredible collection of pick-up lines; but the associated claustrophobia has also boosted his neurosis to unprecedented levels.

Chicks just don’t seem to care too much for Jack when he’s sweating, convulsing and passing out BEFORE he even downs his first can of cool brew.

So this month, Jack’s inviting you to all join him on a road trip out of town to one of the few areas where the sky remains clear. We’re talking about a campout at Deadman Lake in far, far southwestern Montana – in the Italian Peaks Proposed Wilderness.

And to further pique your interest, our friends at Lithia Ford of Missoula are throwing in a tire mount and balance for one lucky winner. Oh, and by the way, you’re driving; Jack will provide the entertainment.

Read on for directions, tips and what to expect at Deadman’s Lake, and don’t forget to CLICK HERE to sign up for your free tire mount and balance!

Deadman Lake #91

Round Trip: 16 miles

Total Elevation Gain: 1,096 feet

Directions: From Missoula, head east on I-90 like you are headed to Butte, but just before Butte you’ll take I-15 south. Head through Dillon, and then about 45 miles past town you’ll take Exit 23 at Dell.

Turn right at the bottom of the off-ramp and then take an immediate left onto Westside Frontage Road. About 1.5 miles down you’ll come to Big Sheep Creek Road – turn right (west) here.

Follow Big Sheep for 18 miles – and when it branches, take the left fork towards Nicholia-Deadman on FR 3927. Stay on the road until you see Nicholia Creek Road, and then follow that to the lake.

We highly recommend you check out a map before setting out on your journey.

What to expect: This hike covers about one-third of a 23-mile lollipop-shaped loop through a lush valley with views of the Italian Peaks.

Starting at Deadman Lake, hike south upstream following a dirt trail that at times is faint and grown over. After taking the lefthand branch early on, hike into the valley surrounded by high, cavernous cliff faces following the sometimes dry creek bed through meadows and old lake basins. Take this path for around 6 miles and then the trail begins to take a slight dip into the trees on the righthand side. Continuing for a couple hundred meters look for the sub-trail branching across the river and up the hillside to the left.

This branch was a little bit difficult to find even with a trail map; look for the branch just south of the mountain with an eastern cliff face. Once on this trail, there are a couple switchbacks to the top of the hill. This climb is the most difficult part of the hike. Around a mile after taking the sub trail, cut down on the other side of the hill to a small but oasis-like Divide Creek Lake.

A good camping spot is only another half mile up on a peninsula overlooking the way you just came from and there’s a great view of the geologically interesting mountain line to the Southwest. The trail is rough but this view of Italian Peak is definitely worth packing in to see at sundown. If you can filter some water I would suggest hiking up to Italian Peak from this side. There is also a view of Scotts Peak just across the Idaho border if you get up a bit higher.

Note: Instead of finishing the 16 miles remaining in the loop after hiking back down the hillside, you can hike out the way that you came.

Welcome back students!

Jack Blog! August 30, 2017 Jack Guy 0

Jack is all about the college lifestyle.

The sports, the girls, the parties, the late night pizza runs … yep, he’s been living that way for years.

The thing is, Jack’s not too much into learning. And he’s not exactly welcome on the UM campus anymore.

But that’s another story.

So instead of providing the kind of support you probably want, Jack’s here to provide the kind of support you really need: A soundtrack for the grind.

What do we mean by that?

Jack keeps the party rocking all the time. Whether it’s pop rock, classic rock or buttrock, his soundtrack is all about variety with attitude.

He’s there for you on those Friday nights when you’ve got the lampshade on you head in some dirty basement apartment in the Slant Streets. He’s by your side on those Saturday mornings when you need a little extra motivation to get out of bed and continue on with life.

Jack keeps it rocking Sundays, when you’re cramming in a week’s worth of homework in the final two hours of the weekend; and he keeps it rocking Monday morning when you’re polling your friends for great excuses for skipping class.

Looking for something to do? Jack’s got giveaways going on all the time, from concert tickets to scratch tickets and free auto inspections and details, he’ll help you busy and have fun without breaking the bank.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – no matter where you are or what you’re doing, you can find a friend at 105.9 FM.

No, Jack’s not the brightest guy, and some of his behavior has been questionable at best. But he’s the most consistent, and sometimes consistency is everything you need.

So welcome back, students of life and partners in debauchery. We can’t wait to make your acquaintance.

Get your watermelon on!

Jack Blog! August 29, 2017 Jack Guy 0

You call it lazy; Jack calls it life efficiency.

We’re talking about his lifelong dedication to minimizing output. That means don’t get up when someone else can get it for you, don’t make plans unless a court order requires it, and stay away from competitive sports altogether.

That worked for most of Jack’s life – until Takeru Kobayashi upended the world of competitive eating with 50 hot dogs downed in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2001.

That’s when Jack added an asterisk to his life mantra: Stay away from competitive sports altogether, except when massive amounts of eating is involved.

Hot dogs? Check. Pies? Yawn. Burgers, chicken wings, pizzas? Been there, done that.

But watermelon? Now THAT’s a food in which Jack would love to out-eat you.

Good news, Jackhead: You now have a chance to try your skills at competitive watermelon eating.

It’s going down this Saturday, September 2nd, at the Ravalli County Fair, and while Jack was ruled ineligible for performance enhancing drugs – the contest is wide-open for your participation.

This year’s winner will walk home with the following prizes:

-Ten FREE pint fills at Bitter Root Brewery

-Two BOGO soaks at Lolo Hot Springs

-Two FREE drink coupons at Lolo Hot Springs bar

-$25 cash from Bitterroot Community Federal Credit Union

-$25 gift certificate to Florence Coffee Company

-$75 gift certificate to The Steel Paintbrush tattoo and piercing studio

-Jack FM goodie bag with cooler, tshirt, coozies and stickers

That doesn’t even include all the watermelon you can eat PLUS bragging rights.

So if you’re at least 21 years old and take eating as seriously as Jack, this is the contest for you. Contest takes place at 4 pm – again, that’s at the Ravalli County Fair in Hamilton this Saturday, September 2nd.

Click HERE to sign up.

Good luck, and thanks for listening to Jack! And if you read this far, your reward is this excellent primer on how to prepare for – and win – a competitive eating contest.

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