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Over $1,000 in Prizes to be Won in the Fourth Annual Contest Highlighting Montana’s Treasured Wild Lands, Wildlife and Wildflowers The Montana Wilderness Association is asking shutterbugs of all ages and experience levels to get ready to show the world what they love about Montana’s special wild places. This September, photographers will be able to submit their work and compete for prizes totaling over $1,000 in MWA’s fourth annual Picture Wild Montana photo contest. The theme for the contest, P...
Big game hunters are reminded of requirements in effect for transporting deer, elk and moose carcasses and carcass parts into and within North Dakota as a precaution against the possible spread of chronic wasting disease. Hunters harvesting a big game animal this fall in North Dakota deer unit 3F2 cannot transport a carcass containing the head and spinal column outside of the unit unless it’s taken directly to a meat processor. The head can be removed from the carcass and transported outside of the unit if it is to be submitted to a State G...
It’s hot, it’s dry and wildfire prevention must be the top priority for all early season hunters in Montana. “As early season hunters take to the field we are especially concerned about accidental fire starts caused when dry vegetation accumulates in a vehicle’s skid plate or catalytic converter,” said Ron Aasheim, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks spokesman in Helena. “Hot temperatures have cured summer’s lush vegetation, increasing the likelihood of grass fires.” While about 5,000 Montana archery hunters can head afield Aug. 15 with their 900...
North Dakota’s deer archery season opens Friday, Aug. 31 at noon. Hunters must have an archery license to hunt during the bow season – there are no concurrent season deer gun licenses in 2012. Bowhunters must follow all regulations of the managing agency when using tree stands on public hunting areas, including displaying the owner’s name, address and telephone number on tree stands left unattended on North Dakota Game and Fish Department wildlife management areas. The Game and Fish Department annually receives inquiries from bowhunters regar...
North Dakota’s 2012 waterfowl season has been set, with season details similar to last year. The only significant changes are the daily limit on scaup has increased from two to six, and a waterfowl rest area in Rolette County has been eliminated. Opening day for North Dakota residents is Sept. 22 for ducks, geese, coots and mergansers. Nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl in North Dakota Sept. 29. The season for swans opens for both residents and nonresidents Sept. 29. Mike Johnson, game management section leader for the State Game and F...
Most of Montana’s upland game bird seasons run Sept. 1-Jan.1, 2013—with the exception of sage grouse season, which closes Nov. 1. The general pheasant season runs Oct. 6-Jan. 1, 2013. The youth only special pheasant weekend is Sept. 22-23. Daily Bag Limits · Two sage grouse, four sharp-tailed grouse, three mountain grouse and eight partridge in aggregate. · Three cock pheasants daily. Possession Limits · Two times the daily bag limit for sage grouse and four times the daily bag limit for sharp-tailed, mountain grouse and partridge. · Three t...
Until the first hard frost kills Montana’s mosquitoes, hunters should take precautions against insect bites and remember that West Nile virus can infect humans as well as a variety of animals, especially birds and horses. WNV can cause fever and fatigue and in its most severe form can be fatal to humans and animals. About 80 percent of infected humans, however, never develop symptoms. WNV most commonly affects older individuals, young children or those with weakened immune systems. Montana’s archery and upland bird hunting seasons opens Sept. 1...
Montana’s deer, elk and antelope regulation book—the hunter’s bible—is available online and at all FWP license providers. All of the general regulations are located at the front of the book, including the list of closed areas or those where limited big game hunting methods are allowed. Other useful background information—how to obtain licenses, prerequisites, establishing residency, hunter education requirements, application and drawing deadlines, bonus point system details and more can be found at the back. Montana’s annual big game huntin...
Hunters are reminded that hunting big game over bait is prohibited on all state owned or managed wildlife management areas, all U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service national wildlife refuges and waterfowl production areas, U.S. Forest Service national grasslands, and all North Dakota state school, state park and state forest service lands. The governor’s proclamation relating to chronic wasting disease also includes a provision that prohibits hunting big game over bait on both public and private land in deer units 3C, 3E1, 3E2, 3F1 and 3F2. In a...
Because many Montana counties—especially in the eastern portion of the state—have adopted emergency fire restrictions, some private landowners and Block Management Area cooperators may be reluctant to make access commitments until weather conditions improve. FWP urges hunters to check in with the regional FWP office before making final plans. For up-to-date details on fire and drought-related restrictions and closures, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Click Drought & Fire. Be aware that conditions remain volatile in many areas. Your assis...
Montana’s archery-only hunting season for deer, elk, antelope, wolf, mountain lion and black bear begins Sept. 1. The bighorn sheep archery season begins Sept. 5. A $10 bow and arrow license, plus the proper hunting license, is required during the deer, elk, antelope, black bear, wolf, mountain lion and bighorn sheep archery only season or to hunt in areas limited to only archery equipment. Depending on the species and hunting district, some licenses were available only by special drawing. For details on legal archery equipment and the d...
Archery hunters in Montana once again have the opportunity to pursue wolves this fall. For the upcoming season, archery hunters can pursue wolves throughout Montana beginning Sept. 1, Sept. 15 for backcountry rifle hunting and Oct. 15 for the general rifle season. The archery season will close Oct. 14 and the general season will end Feb. 28, 2013. Montana’s first wolf trapping season will run Dec. 15 through Feb. 28, 2013, but to participate all prospective trappers are required to attend a certification class to learn more about what it w...
Many archery antelope hunters will be afield soon with a 900 series license to archery hunt antelope of either sex in any hunting district starting with a 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Hunting in the 900 series archery hunt is restricted to archery equipment only and runs Aug. 15 to Nov. 11. Applications for the 900 series archery hunt for antelope were due in June. Archery antelope season will open Sept. 1 and close Oct. 5 The general rifle season for antelope is set for Oct. 6-Nov. 11. Most antelope hunting licenses, including those for the general...
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission has adopted final 2012 hunting regulations and season dates for “webless” migratory game birds. The hunting seasons for Montana’s webless migratory game birds—mourning doves, common snipe and sandhill cranes—are set within federally provided frameworks for migratory birds and remain similar to last year. The hunting season for the Rocky Mountain Population of sandhill cranes with permits already obtained in a special drawing will be Sept. 8-Sept. 30. The season for mid-continent sandhill cranes in...
Your game birds are in the bag and you are fixing to clean and dress them but wait, there’s more. To get your birds in the bag back home there are detailed regulations you need to follow when transporting them. Hunters must leave one, fully-feathered wing naturally attached to any sage grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, mountain grouse or partridge when it is transported from where it was taken to the hunter’s permanent residence. Why? Wildlife biologists and game wardens will inspect the wings at game check stations to identify the harvested bir...
Everyone who hunts doves, ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, snipe, or coots in Montana must be “HIP” certified. HIP stands for Harvest Information Program. To get HIP certified, Montana migratory bird hunters are simply asked, in general, how many ducks, geese, cranes, doves, coots and or snipe they bagged last season in Montana. The answers are entered into Montana’s Automated Licensing System to help with the management of migratory birds....
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks toll-free hotline for reporting wildlife poaching, property damage, and violations of fish and game laws is in operation 24 hours a day. TIP-MONT is the acronym for Turn In Poachers—Montana. Poaching includes: · hunting out of season or at night using spotlights · taking more than one’s legal limit · nonresidents who purchase resident licenses · professional and commercial poachers who illegally offer outfitter and guide services. When it comes to poaching, Montanans are saying, ‘enough is enough!...
Antelope · 900 Aug. 15-Nov. 11 · Archery Sept. 1-Oct. 5 · General Oct. 6-Nov. 11 Bighorn Sheep · Archery Sept. 5-Sept. 14 · General Sept. 15-Nov. 25 Bison · General Nov. 15-Feb. 15, 2013 Black Bear · Archery Sept. 1-Sept. 14 · Fall Sept. 15-Nov. 25 Deer & Elk · Archery Sept. 1-Oct. 14 · Youth-Deer Only Oct. 18 -19 · General Oct. 20-Nov. 25 Backcountry (HDs 150, 151, 280, 316) · Archery Sept. 1-Sept. 14 · General Sept. 15-Nov. 25 Moose · General Sept. 15-Nov. 25 Mountain goat · General Sept. 15-Nov. 25 Mountain Lion · Archery Sept. 1-Oct. 14...
Dr. Dale Speiser drove through Sidney on a little road trip a few months ago and knew as soon as he hit town this was the place for him. After getting a fifth wheel and finding space in the Yellowstone Mall, he was ready to start working. Dr. Dale was born in Miles City, MT, and has lived in both the eastern and western parts of the state. His family goes back generations in the Ekalaka and Forsyth areas. Dr. Dale did most of his undergraduate work in Rexburg, ID and Las Vegas, NV, and attended graduate school in Davenport, Iowa where he...
The Sidney Education Foundation, Inc., The Richland County Family Resource Center, and the Boys & Girls Club of Richland County have teamed together again this year to sponsor the third annual Kids First! Carnival this fall. All three groups focus on children, families, and education, forming a perfect partnership to bring a new and exciting activity for families in the Sidney area to enjoy. The carnival will be held Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Richland County Fair Event Center. The groups are currently...
Girl Scout fall registration is set for Tues., Sept. 4 at Westside School from 5:30-7 p.m....
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Checkers last Thursday to celebrate Checkers' expansion and new facility in Sidney....
Mr. Paul R. Corbin is a Sex Offender in the State of Michigan. Mr. Paul R. Corbin resides in Williston, ND, but will be working in McKenzie County at the following address: North Winds of WY, 12612 23rd St. NW., Watford City, ND. 58854. Mr. Corbin has convictions in the State of Michigan, they are as follows: Criminal Sexual Conduct-3rd Degree (Person 13-15)/1999 and Criminal Sexual Conduct-4th Degree (Victim between 13-16)/1999. MI-Registered MI-Risk Level – N/A ND-Status: REGISTERED ND-Risk l...
