Butte, Montana was once considered the most polluted place on Earth. But in 2056 with the help of benevolent aliens, a giant net was stretched over Butte to protect migrating wild birds from the toxic Berkeley Pit waters.

/r/Montana is meant for all Montanans, as well as those who wish to visit, or learn more about our beautiful state. This subreddit adheres to the "dinner table talk" rule - that means no national politics or religion. Remember, half the folks you meet here hold differing viewpoints on a variety of subjects from politics to the best hunting ground for whitetail.

**RULES**:

1. No Politics: Political posts are allowed when the topic involves the Montana community. Tribal land disputes, water rights, the passage of bills, are examples of acceptable posts. Posts that aren't allowed are those about general politics, the political process, or politicians. Political discussions should head over to /r/MontanaPolitics.

2. Be Civil: Yeah, you're going to get "state's full comments". And comment threads can get a little cantankerous and maybe even a little heated. That's just good barroom talk. But if it gets harassing, threatening, or abusive we're going to step in. 

3. No linking to sites, blogs or channels for the sole reason to improve SEO. If you've got an article or a YouTube video you'd like to share, go for it. But posting every update will get get shut down.

4. No Personal Contact Info: Do not post personal contact info such as Full Names, Phone Numbers or Addresses. This is to protect the community and yourself from scams and harassment.

5. No Bots: We don't serve their kind here. Bots will get the ban hammer.

6. No Trolls: Controversial and even inflammatory comments are one thing. But posting content or comments solely for the purpose of eliciting emotional reactions or annoyance will not be tolerated. Go guard a bridge. Repetitious behavior like this will earn a ban.

7. No Drive-By Posting: If you post here, we expect you to participate in the discussion. A drive-by poster is someone (or a bot) that skims the internet for topics related to a subreddit, then posts. We don't allow that. Drive-by spammers of news articles related to Montana who don't read the rules are immediately banned, no exceptions. If you want to post here, we ask that you also contribute to the conversation.

8. Moving to Montana posts: Kindly direct your questions about moving to Montana to the sticky at the top of the page.

9. No Blatant Advertising: This is not the place to promote your business. It's okay to talk about providing a service if another user is asking, but posts as advertisements are not allowed and will be removed.

10. No Sensationalized or Editorialized Article Headlines: If you post an article from a news source or other website, do not alter the title. The title of your post must match the title of the article. Any violating posts will be removed. It is okay, however, to summarize an overly long twitter post or "title gore" news article, but don't change it to promote an agenda or ideology.

11. No Crusades: Yes, we get it. You don't like Northwestern Energy | Chick-Fil-A | PETA | Diesel Trucks. It's not a subreddit issue to post on topics like these, unless it's your whole history. If your hate for something or someone is so strong it shapes your personality and that's all you post about, your post will be removed.

###### [Montana](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montana) the last best place.

All things **Big Sky Country**

Also, check out:

* [/r/Missoula/](https://www.reddit.com/r/missoula/)

* [/r/Bozeman/](https://www.reddit.com/r/bozeman/)

* [/r/Billings/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Billings/)

* [/r/Helena/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Helena/)

* [/r/Butte/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Butte/)

* [/r/Kalispell/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Kalispell/)

* [/r/GreatFalls/](https://www.reddit.com/r/GreatFalls/)

* [/r/Bitterroot/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitterroot/)

* [/r/BigSky/](https://www.reddit.com/r/bigsky/)

* [/r/Philipsburg/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Philipsburg/)

* [r/LibbyandTroyMt/](https://www.reddit.com/r/LibbyandTroyMt/)

* [r/Whitefish/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Whitefish/)

* [/r/Havre/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Havre/)

* [/r/MilesCity](/r/MilesCity)

Universities:

* [/r/UniversityofMontana/](https://www.reddit.com/r/UniversityofMontana/)

* [/r/MontanaTech/](https://www.reddit.com/r/MontanaTech/)

* [/r/MSUcats/](https://www.reddit.com/r/MSUcats/)

* [/r/MontanaWestern](https://www.reddit.com/r/MontanaWestern)

Other:

* [/r/Yellowstone](https://www.reddit.com/r/yellowstone/)

* [/r/GlacierNationalPark/](https://www.reddit.com/r/GlacierNationalPark/)

* [/r/RuralMT/](https://www.reddit.com/r/ruralmt/)

* /r/MontanaPolitics

* /r/MontanaJobs/

* /r/MTGuns/

* /r/NativeAmericans/

* /r/MontanaEarthPorn/

* /r/MontanaGay

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Thanks to /u/salmonfly for our [banner image](http://www.reddit.com/r/Montana/comments/1y1ihs/the_end_of_a_long_summer_day/)

<div class="md">Butte, Montana was once considered the most polluted place on Earth. But in 2056 with the help of benevolent aliens, a giant net was stretched over Butte to protect migrating wild birds from the toxic Berkeley Pit waters.

<a href="/r/Montana">/r/Montana</a> is meant for all Montanans, as well as those who wish to visit, or learn more about our beautiful state. This subreddit adheres to the &quot;dinner table talk&quot; rule - that means no national politics or religion. Remember, half the folks you meet here hold differing viewpoints on a variety of subjects from politics to the best hunting ground for whitetail.

RULES:

<ol>
<li>No Politics: Political posts are allowed when the topic involves the Montana community. Tribal land disputes, water rights, the passage of bills, are examples of acceptable posts. Posts that aren&#39;t allowed are those about general politics, the political process, or politicians. Political discussions should head over to <a href="/r/MontanaPolitics">/r/MontanaPolitics</a>.</li>
<li>Be Civil: Yeah, you&#39;re going to get &quot;state&#39;s full comments&quot;. And comment threads can get a little cantankerous and maybe even a little heated. That&#39;s just good barroom talk. But if it gets harassing, threatening, or abusive we&#39;re going to step in. </li>
<li>No linking to sites, blogs or channels for the sole reason to improve SEO. If you&#39;ve got an article or a YouTube video you&#39;d like to share, go for it. But posting every update will get get shut down.</li>
<li>No Personal Contact Info: Do not post personal contact info such as Full Names, Phone Numbers or Addresses. This is to protect the community and yourself from scams and harassment.</li>
<li>No Bots: We don&#39;t serve their kind here. Bots will get the ban hammer.</li>
<li>No Trolls: Controversial and even inflammatory comments are one thing. But posting content or comments solely for the purpose of eliciting emotional reactions or annoyance will not be tolerated. Go guard a bridge. Repetitious behavior like this will earn a ban.</li>
<li>No Drive-By Posting: If you post here, we expect you to participate in the discussion. A drive-by poster is someone (or a bot) that skims the internet for topics related to a subreddit, then posts. We don&#39;t allow that. Drive-by spammers of news articles related to Montana who don&#39;t read the rules are immediately banned, no exceptions. If you want to post here, we ask that you also contribute to the conversation.</li>
<li>Moving to Montana posts: Kindly direct your questions about moving to Montana to the sticky at the top of the page.</li>
<li>No Blatant Advertising: This is not the place to promote your business. It&#39;s okay to talk about providing a service if another user is asking, but posts as advertisements are not allowed and will be removed.</li>
<li>No Sensationalized or Editorialized Article Headlines: If you post an article from a news source or other website, do not alter the title. The title of your post must match the title of the article. Any violating posts will be removed. It is okay, however, to summarize an overly long twitter post or &quot;title gore&quot; news article, but don&#39;t change it to promote an agenda or ideology.</li>
<li>No Crusades: Yes, we get it. You don&#39;t like Northwestern Energy | Chick-Fil-A | PETA | Diesel Trucks. It&#39;s not a subreddit issue to post on topics like these, unless it&#39;s your whole history. If your hate for something or someone is so strong it shapes your personality and that&#39;s all you post about, your post will be removed.</li>
</ol>

<h6><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montana">Montana</a> the last best place.</h6>

All things Big Sky Country

Also, check out:

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/missoula/">/r/Missoula/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/bozeman/">/r/Bozeman/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Billings/">/r/Billings/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Helena/">/r/Helena/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Butte/">/r/Butte/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Kalispell/">/r/Kalispell/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GreatFalls/">/r/GreatFalls/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitterroot/">/r/Bitterroot/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/bigsky/">/r/BigSky/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Philipsburg/">/r/Philipsburg/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/LibbyandTroyMt/">r/LibbyandTroyMt/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Whitefish/">r/Whitefish/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Havre/">/r/Havre/</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/MilesCity">/r/MilesCity</a></li>
</ul>

Universities:

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/UniversityofMontana/">/r/UniversityofMontana/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MontanaTech/">/r/MontanaTech/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MSUcats/">/r/MSUcats/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MontanaWestern">/r/MontanaWestern</a></li>
</ul>

Other:

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/yellowstone/">/r/Yellowstone</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GlacierNationalPark/">/r/GlacierNationalPark/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ruralmt/">/r/RuralMT/</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/MontanaPolitics">/r/MontanaPolitics</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/MontanaJobs/">/r/MontanaJobs/</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/MTGuns/">/r/MTGuns/</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/NativeAmericans/">/r/NativeAmericans/</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/MontanaEarthPorn/">/r/MontanaEarthPorn/</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/MontanaGay">/r/MontanaGay</a></li>
</ul>

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Thanks to <a href="/u/salmonfly">/u/salmonfly</a> for our <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/Montana/comments/1y1ihs/the_end_of_a_long_summer_day/">banner image</a>
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Montana is larger than the entire continent of Asia, and yet with a population of just over 1 million, it's completely full. This is because Montanans themselves are a huge, brawny people. Especially the womenfolk.

Butte, Montana was once considered the most polluted place on Earth. But in 2056 with the help of benevolent aliens, a giant net was stretched over Butte to protect migrating wild birds from the toxic Berkeley Pit waters.

<div class="md">Montana is larger than the entire continent of Asia, and yet with a population of just over 1 million, it&#39;s completely full. This is because Montanans themselves are a huge, brawny people. Especially the womenfolk.

Butte, Montana was once considered the most polluted place on Earth. But in 2056 with the help of benevolent aliens, a giant net was stretched over Butte to protect migrating wild birds from the toxic Berkeley Pit waters.
</div>

This is a safe place for anyone.  No racist, discriminatory, or derogatory language is allowed.  Political Post Update:

* Political posts are allowed when the topic involves the Montana community. Tribal land disputes, water rights, the passage of bills, are examples of acceptable posts.
* Posts should be locally sourced from news organizations.
* Posts about politicians, political races, or the political process should be posted at /r/MontanaPolitics.
* Articles from political blogs should be posted at /r/MontanaPolitics.
* **Bots will be shot on sight**.
* Comments and/or posts soliciting money, donations or other help, must be cleared with the mod team first, or will be removed and the user banned.
* This is not the place to promote your business. It's okay to talk about providing a service if another user is asking, but advertisements as posts are not allowed and will be removed.

<div class="md">This is a safe place for anyone. No racist, discriminatory, or derogatory language is allowed. Political Post Update:

<ul>
<li>Political posts are allowed when the topic involves the Montana community. Tribal land disputes, water rights, the passage of bills, are examples of acceptable posts.</li>
<li>Posts should be locally sourced from news organizations.</li>
<li>Posts about politicians, political races, or the political process should be posted at <a href="/r/MontanaPolitics">/r/MontanaPolitics</a>.</li>
<li>Articles from political blogs should be posted at <a href="/r/MontanaPolitics">/r/MontanaPolitics</a>.</li>
<li>Bots will be shot on sight.</li>
<li>Comments and/or posts soliciting money, donations or other help, must be cleared with the mod team first, or will be removed and the user banned.</li>
<li>This is not the place to promote your business. It&#39;s okay to talk about providing a service if another user is asking, but advertisements as posts are not allowed and will be removed.</li>
</ul>
</div>

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