Montanans are definitely a special kind of people. Not everyone can (or should) live here. It takes a good mix of moxie and laid-back attitude to be a proper Montanan, right? In case you were wondering, here are 10 undeniable ways you know you’re from the state of Montana.
- This is your idea of nightlife.
Bureau of Land Management/flickr If you wanted clubs and raves, you’d be a city slicker. This is just right, thank you very much.
- Your freezer has elk, bison and trout in it…
Jess Johnson/flickr Why stick to boring hamburger when you can eat elk burger?
- …and you shot/caught it yourself.
gavin.robinson/flickr Because self-reliance is a thing here.
- You’ve ridden a bike in weather like this.
Josh Schwartzman/flickr Because why wouldn’t you?
- You know how to fix stuff…
Penumbra/flickr That good, old self-reliance thing again. Your mom and dad taught you early how to change a tire, fix a faucet and quiet a squeaky hinge.
- …and you’re happy to help others, too.
Steven Isaacson/flickr When you see someone who needs a tire changed, you’re right there and willing to help.
- You love the outdoors.
Tom Roche/flickr Why in the world would you live here if you didn’t? With all this natural beauty everywhere, Montanans don’t waste a lot of time in front of the television.
- If you’re female, you don’t take kindly to stereotypes.
Bugeater/flickr Ok, so we women can’t grow beards…but we can hunt, hike, fish, fix things and basically do anything the guys do…and just as well!
- You know how to grow a beard.
Bearded Mike Mozart/flickr If you’re a guy in Montana, you’re lucky because you have a built-in method of keeping your face warm.
- You know all the best spots to get huckleberry pie.
Hucky K./Yelp With a side of huckleberry ice cream, of course.
- You own a cowboy hat and boots.
Leticia Roncero/flickr Sure, you might not wear them every day (but then again, you might). But you find plenty of opportunities to wear both.
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Bureau of Land Management/flickr
If you wanted clubs and raves, you’d be a city slicker. This is just right, thank you very much.
Jess Johnson/flickr
Why stick to boring hamburger when you can eat elk burger?
gavin.robinson/flickr
Because self-reliance is a thing here.
Josh Schwartzman/flickr
Because why wouldn’t you?
Penumbra/flickr
That good, old self-reliance thing again. Your mom and dad taught you early how to change a tire, fix a faucet and quiet a squeaky hinge.
Steven Isaacson/flickr
When you see someone who needs a tire changed, you’re right there and willing to help.
Tom Roche/flickr
Why in the world would you live here if you didn’t? With all this natural beauty everywhere, Montanans don’t waste a lot of time in front of the television.
Bugeater/flickr
Ok, so we women can’t grow beards…but we can hunt, hike, fish, fix things and basically do anything the guys do…and just as well!
Bearded Mike Mozart/flickr
If you’re a guy in Montana, you’re lucky because you have a built-in method of keeping your face warm.
Hucky K./Yelp
With a side of huckleberry ice cream, of course.
Leticia Roncero/flickr
Sure, you might not wear them every day (but then again, you might). But you find plenty of opportunities to wear both.
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