MILES CITY – Due to current dry conditions and high fire danger throughout much of Montana, hunters may encounter some Block Management Area closures or restrictions. As of Aug. 13, there were 19 BMAs in eight counties that were either closed or limiting access. Statewide, there are just over 70 closed or restricted BMAs. Hunters are advised to check back closer to their hunt to ensure

and Dec. 26 — the period the Postal Service historically considers its holiday peak season. A full list of commercial and retail pricing can be found on the Postal Service’s Postal Explorer website https://pe.usps.com/text/ dmm300/Notice123.htm The PRC will review the prices before they are scheduled to take effect on Oct. 3. The complete Postal Service price filings with prices for all

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet in person on Friday, Aug. 20, at the State Capitol in room 303. Additional seating is available in the balcony. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment via Zoom will be managed with the system utilized by the Legislature. People interested in commenting must register online via the Fish, Wildlife & Parks website by noon on Thursday,

tandings Tuesday Night Golf League As of Aug. 10 New Guys 120.5 Northern Prairie 118.5 First Community 116.5 Opportunity Bank 110.0 FPCC 109.5 Nutrien 91.0 In the Rough 87.5 Fore the Glory 81.5 Arnie’s Army 65.0 Low Gross: Wes Kirn, Howard Azure, Mike Boulds 40 Low Net: Jason Baker, 32 Thursday Golf League After Week 12 Bridges Construction 332.5 Eyez of Rez Dawgs 312 Mulligan’s

in the diet too quickly. Adapt cattle to grains over a period of time to allow the rumen to adapt to the new feedstuff. If feeding or grazing cereal grains or weeds, get nitrate tests done. Many weeds, like kochia, and cereal grains accumulate nitrates and are especially high this year due to drought. Most local Extension agents have the ability to test for nitrates using the Nitrate Strip Test,

The 2021 Roosevelt County Fair concluded Sunday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. The final day of events included an open livestock show, “money in the straw,” inflatables for the kids and a ranch rodeo at the Culbertson Saddle Club. “We are thankful for not only being able to move forward and have a fair, but to have the turnout and support from the communities in Roosevelt County,” said fair manager

month ago and stands $1.01/g higher than a year ago. Historical gasoline prices in Montana and the national average going back seven years: Aug. 16, 2020: $2.24/g (U.S. Average: $2.16/g) Aug. 16, 2019: $2.77/g (U.S. Average: $2.62/g) Aug. 16, 2018: $2.93/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g) Aug. 16, 2017: $2.39/g (U.S. Average: $2.34/g) Aug. 16, 2016: $2.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.13/g) Aug. 16, 2015:

Montana gas prices have risen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.31/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 10.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.07/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $3.09/g on Monday while the most expensive