Poplar Youth Baseball and Softball has canceled the 2020 summer youth seasons due to safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Poplar coaches Lane Dehner and Coy Weeks both said the season is canceled. This summer season would have been the 33rd consecutive season for Poplar. “We have made the decision to cancel our Poplar baseball and softball program for the 2020 season,”

Montanans are lucky to have so many opportunities to get outdoors and recreate, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. And while Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks encourages recreation outside, we also encourage careful planning and prudence. The safety of the public and FWP staff is of utmost concern. As a reminder, social distancing guidelines should be followed at all FWP sites. Keep your

As spring weather gets here, many people are itching to get outside. For many folks, that may include looking for nongame animals to hunt, fishing, hiking, shed hunting or bird watching. However, just like at any other time of year, people are asked to follow the law, respect the land, and be safe. Where Can You Go? Private Land: Just like a hunter or angler needs permission to hunt or fish

Lady Wolves’ senior standout Mya Fourstar was added to the Class B girls’ All-State selections Tuesday, March 17, three days after the list was first announced. The addition of a District 2B girl was voted on by the Class B Association and was due to the cancellation of the state tournaments before any championship games could be played. “It was voted upon to have another addition,”

The Montana High School Association executive board voted to “indefinitely suspend until further notice” all high school spring sports in Montana due to the recent spread of Covid-19, also known as Coronavirus, during a conference call meeting of the MHSA executive board Monday, March 16. “This includes practices and contests/meets/festivals,” said a press release from MHSA. “The executive

With ice coming off Montana’s lakes and rivers, it’s important to remember that cold water can be deadly. If you are recreating on or around water this spring, remember to wear a life jacket and always tell someone where you are going and when you plan on returning. Here are the phases of cold water immersion: Cold shock (initial entry to 5 minutes): Gasping for breath and hyperventilation

The Montana High School Association halted state basketball tournaments after 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, calling the action a cancellation. The move came before any championship games had been played. The action by the MHSA came just hours after Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Mont., announced that four people in Montana had tested positive for Coronavirus. Class B boys’ and girls’ tournaments were

The Wolves’ Lance St. Germaine has been selected a Class B boys’ basketball All-State selection. St. Germaine, a 5-foot-5 senior, often scored 20-plus points per game during the recent season. Other District 2B Class B All-State selections were Harlem’s Brad Cichosz and Malta’s Tanner Smith. Both are seniors. Nick Page and St. Germaine were named to the 2B First team honors. Page

2020 Montana hunting and fishing licenses went on sale Sunday, March 1, and this year people will see some changes to how they can buy general licenses and apply for special (limited draw) licenses and permits. This year, FWP will not accept paper applications. That means to apply for a special license/permit in 2020, hunters will need to apply online or at an FWP office. Additionally, all people

A recent Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation conservation project played a prominent role in President Trump calling for full, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Senate just introduced a bill that creates permanent, full funding for LWCF. “It cannot be overstated how important this program is for the future of conservation,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO.