Articles written by Diane Tipton


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  • Do You Know Where Your Boat Has Been?

    Diane Tipton|May 9, 2012

    The most important question boaters will hear this summer is, “Do you know where your boat has been?” Montana’s aquatic invasive species watercraft inspection program is gearing up for another summer—and the first question inspectors will ask is, “Where has your boat been in the past 30 days.” More than 45 newly trained Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks seasonal employees will man the check stations beginning in mid May in key locations throughout the state. The summer’s mission is to prevent the spread of aquatic invasives—chief among them quag...

  • Resident Mule Deer Hunter Survey To Play A Role In Deer Management

    Diane Tipton|Dec 21, 2011

    Montana’s hunters highly value mule deer hunting, according to a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks resident mule deer hunter survey. Nearly two-thirds of hunters surveyed said hunting mulies is “my most, or one of my most important hunting activities”. “If there was any doubt about how much hunters value a mule deer hunt, this survey eliminated it,” said Ron Aasheim, FWP spokesman. “Hunters are also satisfied overall with many aspects of the mule deer hunt in Montana—including the regulations and the timing of the seasons.” A full 85% rated the s...