The deadline for public comment on the 2022/20223 hunting regulation proposals has been extended from Jan. 14 to Jan. 21. Those interested can view the proposals and provide comment online at fwp. mt.gov/regproposals. Comments also can be submitted by email to fwpwld@mt.gov. This is a second opportunity for the public to provide input on 2022/2023 draft hunting regulation proposals. Earlier

Start 2022 off on the right foot with a First Day Hike at a state park near you. On Jan. 1, Montana State Parks will host First Day Hikes at Flathead Lake State Park (Wayfarers, West Shore, and Lone Pine units), Travelers’ Rest State Park, Spring Meadow Lake State Park, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park and Makoshika State Park. Being immersed in nature has never been more important for your

Wolf trapping is now open in all Montana Wolf Management Units. After monitoring grizzly bear activity across much of the state, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologists have determined the potential risk for trapping conflicts in grizzly bear areas is low. FWP biologists have been monitoring grizzly bear activity with a variety of methods since early November. This includes monitoring collared

The Culbertson Cowgirls ran to a 64-25 non-conference win at Lustre Christian on Saturday, Dec. 18. Culbertson gained a 24-8 lead in the first quarter and held a 32-9 half-time advantage. The Cowgirls then accounted for 22 points in the third quarter for a 54-16 lead. Top scorers for Culbertson were Megan Granbois with 27 and Makena Hauge with 23 points. Also scoring were Destiny

The Bainville Bulldogs accounted for 23 points in the second quarter and captured a 71-45 home victory over Culbertson on Friday, Dec. 17. Bainville led by only a 14-10 margin at the end of the first period and then increased its lead to 37-19 at the half. The Bulldogs struck for 19 more points in the third quarter for a 56-30 advantage. Jesse Strickland scored 26 points to lead the Bulldogs.

The Culbertson Cowgirls enjoyed a strong start and earned a 61-31 basketball victory in Bainville Friday, Dec. 17. The Cowgirls jumped out to a 17-4 advantage during the first quarter of the contest. Culbertson then accounted for 25 points in the second quarter for a 42-14 half-time advantage. The Cowgirls led 56-19 after three quarters of play. Reaching double figures for Culbertson

Lustre Christian’s boys’ basketball team defeated Culbertson by a 73-31 final in Lustre on Saturday, Dec. 18. The Lions jumped out to a 21-6 advantage during the first quarter of action. Lustre increased its lead to 43-18 in the second period. Kolden Hoversland led the Lions with 29 points. Braden Ewing and Cayden Klatt added 12 points each. Also scoring for Lustre were Elijah Lenihan