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  • Affordable Senior Apartment Homes Complete

    Sarah Mudder|Aug 27, 2014

    Additional affordable housing options for seniors opened in Williston today when G.A. Haan Development hosted an event for Williston Senior Apartments Homes II. The apartments received development assistance from the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) that will enable the units to be rented at an affordable rate for 45 years. "NDHFA's mission is to ensure there are housing options for everyone in the community," said Jolene Kline, NDHFA executive director. "We are pleased to be able to...

  • AARP Smart Driving Course Sidney on Sept. 10

    Allen H. Peterson|Aug 27, 2014

    The AARP Smart Driving Course that was held at Sidney Health Center each year will now be held at the Church of Christ at 905 4th ST SW in Sidney, MT. The Sept. 10, 2014 class begins at 1 PM with pre-registration and payment at 12:30. To register, call or stop at the Church of Christ office with your AARP card, if you are a member, and your Drivers License card to have one or both photo'd for getting registered. Member fee is $15. The non-member fee is $20. Pastor Richard Eggar will take your...

  • 2014 Picture Wild Montana Photo Contest Call for Entries

    Aug 27, 2014

    The 2014 Picture Wild Montana photo contest is open, and the photos are pouring in. Submissions will only be accepted for two weeks, so don't miss your chance to compete for prizes totaling more than $1,000! Show the world what you love about Montana's special wild places. The theme for the contest, Picture Wild Montana, has seven categories for contestants to compete: Northwest Montana Region, Western Montana Region, Southwestern Montana Region, North-Central Montana Region, Central Montana...

  • Jumping the Gun is Fun for Everyone!

    Susan Schieffer|Aug 27, 2014

    With hunting season right around the corner, it's time to dust off your shotguns and head out to the Sidney Trap Club. Open every Tuesday from 6:30PM to 8:30PM, there's no better way to practice for the upcoming pheasant and grouse this fall. The Trap Club is located just two miles north of Sidney on HWY 16 across from REA. Jim and Leanne Pelvit, who volunteer their time at the Club, encourage anyone to come out and give it a try. "We are open from May through September, but often stay open well...

  • North Dakota Game & Fish Dept.

    Aug 27, 2014

    7 White-tailed & Mule Deer Season Dates (Statewide) Archery Aug. 29 – Jan. 4 Youth Sept. 19 – Sept. 28 Gun Season Nov. 7 – Nov. 23 Muzzleloader Nov. 28 – Dec. 14 2014 Elk Season Dates Archery (Units E1, E2) Sept. 5 – Sept. 28 Regular season 1 (Unit E1) Oct. 3 – Oct. 31 Regular season 2 (Unit E1) Nov. 29 – Dec. 14 Regular (Unit E2) Oct. 3 – Dec. 31 Regular (Units E3, E4) Sept. 5 – Dec. 31 Regular (Unit E5) Sept. 5 – Dec. 31 2014 Moose Season Dates Archery (Units M5, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10) Sept. 5 – Sept. 28 Regular (Units M8, M9, M10) Oct. 10...

  • Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

    Aug 27, 2014

    7 Antelope Season Dates 900 series Aug.15 – Nov. 9 Archery Sept. 6 – Oct. 10 General Oct. 11 – Nov. 9 2014 Deer and Elk Season Dates Archery Sept. 6 – Oct. 19 Two-Day Youth Hunt Oct. 16 – Oct. 17 General Oct. 25 – Nov. 30 Backcountry Archery Sept. 6 – Sept. 14 General Sept. 15 – Nov. 30 2014 Beaver Season Dates Central & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7 Sept. 1 – May 31, 2015 2014 Bighorn Sheep Season Dates Archery Sept. 5 – Sept. 14 General Sept 15 – Nov. 30 2014 Black Bear Season Dates Archery Sept. 6 – Sept. 14 Fall Sept. 15 – Nov. 30 2014 C...

  • ND PLOTS Guide Avail. Online

    Aug 27, 2014

    The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Private Land Open To Sportsmen Guide for 2014 is now available online at the Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. In addition, PLOTS Guides will be available at most license vendors throughout the state in early September. The guide will feature about 735,000 PLOTS acres. Because the guide is printed in mid-August, some PLOTS tracts highlighted in the guide may have been removed from the program since the time of printing. There will also be some PLOTS tracts where the habitat and condition of the tra...

  • Access Council Seeks Comment on Proposals

    MT FWP|Aug 27, 2014

    The Private Land/Public Wildlife Council is seeking comment through Sept.12 on draft recommendations regarding access to public and private land and on improving relationships among those who enjoy, participate and make hunting possible in Montana. Council members worked over the past eight months to develop draft recommendations to help achieve a number of goals, including: (1) maximizing access to public lands; (2) improving communications and relationships among outfitters, landowners, hunters, and Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks; (3)...

  • Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot

    Aug 27, 2014

    The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, local wildlife clubs and other sponsors will usher youngsters into fall during the eighth annual Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot. The event is Thursday, Sept. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds, Game and Fish Pond area. Department outreach biologist Greg Gullickson, Minot, said this event illustrates the importance of wildlife clubs introducing youth to all the different outdoor activities North Dakota has to offer. “The Minot area clubs are a showcase of different groups g...

  • Hunters' Most Common Hunting Violations

    Aug 27, 2014

    Every hunting season some individuals unwittingly or knowingly violate the state’s game laws. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials urge hunters to review Montana’s hunting rules and regulations to ensure they act within the law and that they recognize when others violate the hunting regulations and related laws. Any violation afield can be reported to TIP-MONT at 1-800-TIP-MONT, that is 1-800-847-6668 or Report a Violation online on the Enforcement web page. Here are some of the most common game violations: - Failure to obtain per...