Hunters will have new regulations for taking elk in the 2022-23 seasons, but the changes won’t be as dramatic as earlier proposed with an amended and unanimously approved update Friday, Feb. 4, by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission. Earlier, the proposed regulations had elicited outrage by many hunters, and Friday, many members of the public on all sides of the aisle said the process had

The availability of ESSER, federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, for COVID-related projects will make it possible for the Wolf Point School District to address several needed areas. Projects mentioned during meetings have included HVAC systems, new windows at schools, new playground equipment and modernizing classrooms. Building a wrestling room and new weight

As elk populations continue to be a concern across the state, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is convening a citizens advisory group to address the future of elk management. The 12-member group will be tasked with developing new and creative ideas and recommendations and helping build new relationships among stakeholders passionate about elk management in Montana. FWP is seeking people representing

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.39/g on Monday, Feb. 7, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.05/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana was priced at $3.16/g on Monday while

On the last day of Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced a partnership between Town Pump, the LifeGuard Group and the State of Montana to raise awareness and put an end to human trafficking in Montana. “Earlier this month, we brought together state and local law enforcement and nonprofit leaders to discuss strategies to end human trafficking in Montana.

Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking Public Lands Program or the Public Access Land Agreement Program. These programs are designed to provide recreational public access to state (Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation) or federal (Bureau of Land Management or United States Forest Service)

During a conference call with state newspapers last week, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., explained his “Right To Repair” farm equipment legislation that he introduced on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Tester noted that in “real life” he is a farmer, and that he understands “time is literally money on the farm.” With advanced technology now being incorporated into production agriculture, it