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New Years Hikes Planned By FWP

Kick off the New Year right with a First Day Hike at a state park near you. On Jan. 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host First Day Hikes at Flathead Lake State Park (Wayfarers, West Shore and Lone Pine units), Travelers’ Rest State Park, Missouri Headwaters State Park, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, Spring Meadow Lake State Park, Pictograph Cave State Park and Makoshika

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New Years Hikes Planned By FWP

Kick off the New Year right with a First Day Hike at a state park near you. On Jan. 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host First Day Hikes at Flathead Lake State Park (Wayfarers, West Shore and Lone Pine units), Travelers’ Rest State Park, Missouri Headwaters State Park, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, Spring Meadow Lake State Park, Pictograph Cave State Park and Makoshika

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Posted on December 29, 2022

Lustre Tops First Basketball Poll

The Lustre Christian Lions are the top ranked team in Class C boys’ basketball, according to the first rankings of the season. The Lions are 6-0 for the season. The other top seven teams are Harlowton-Ryegate-Judith Gap, Centerville, Big Sandy, West Yellowstone, Manhattan Christian and Belt. Bainville, also 6-0 for the season, is ranked eighth in the poll. Also in the top 10 are Harrison-Willow

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Lustre Tops First Basketball Poll

The Lustre Christian Lions are the top ranked team in Class C boys’ basketball, according to the first rankings of the season. The Lions are 6-0 for the season. The other top seven teams are Harlowton-Ryegate-Judith Gap, Centerville, Big Sandy, West Yellowstone, Manhattan Christian and Belt. Bainville, also 6-0 for the season, is ranked eighth in the poll. Also in the top 10 are Harrison-Willow

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Posted on December 29, 2022

Frazer Girls Outscore Brockton, 62-44

The Frazer Bearcubs enjoyed a big offensive night and won at Brockton by a 62-44 final during girls’ basketball action on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Angel Nelligan had an incredible game with 36 points for the Bearcubs. She hit three three-pointers during the contest. Angeline White also reached double figures with 10 points. Others scoring for Frazer included Audrey Smoker with six and Leigha

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Frazer Girls Outscore Brockton, 62-44

The Frazer Bearcubs enjoyed a big offensive night and won at Brockton by a 62-44 final during girls’ basketball action on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Angel Nelligan had an incredible game with 36 points for the Bearcubs. She hit three three-pointers during the contest. Angeline White also reached double figures with 10 points. Others scoring for Frazer included Audrey Smoker with six and Leigha

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Posted on December 29, 2022

Area Players Named Alternates For Shrine Game

Area football players were selected as alternates for the 76th edition of the Montana East-West Shrine Football Game. Wolf Point’s Juliun Benson was voted an alternate at cornerback for the East team. Benson was an All-Conference and All-State selection for the Wolves this season. Other alternates included Culbertson’s Colin Avance at guard and Froid/Lake’s Austen Hobbs at running

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Area Players Named Alternates For Shrine Game

Area football players were selected as alternates for the 76th edition of the Montana East-West Shrine Football Game. Wolf Point’s Juliun Benson was voted an alternate at cornerback for the East team. Benson was an All-Conference and All-State selection for the Wolves this season. Other alternates included Culbertson’s Colin Avance at guard and Froid/Lake’s Austen Hobbs at running

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Posted on December 29, 2022

Anglers Encouraged To Practice Safety On Ice This Winter

It’s that time of year when ice anglers and other recreationists will be heading out to Montana’s “hard” waters for the winter season. Everyone needs to be safe around ice, whether ice fishing, ice skating, hunting, snowmobiling, or just taking a walk. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds folks that safety should be the number one concern during a day out on (or near) the ice. When

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Anglers Encouraged To Practice Safety On Ice This Winter

It’s that time of year when ice anglers and other recreationists will be heading out to Montana’s “hard” waters for the winter season. Everyone needs to be safe around ice, whether ice fishing, ice skating, hunting, snowmobiling, or just taking a walk. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds folks that safety should be the number one concern during a day out on (or near) the ice. When

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Posted on December 29, 2022

Community Pond Grant Money Available

Groups or individuals interested in constructing or improving a community fishing pond have until Feb. 1 to apply for a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Community Pond Program grant. The objective of the Community Pond Program is to enhance public fishing opportunities in or near Montana communities by providing funding that may be used to construct or improve a public fishing pond. Applicants

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Community Pond Grant Money Available

Groups or individuals interested in constructing or improving a community fishing pond have until Feb. 1 to apply for a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Community Pond Program grant. The objective of the Community Pond Program is to enhance public fishing opportunities in or near Montana communities by providing funding that may be used to construct or improve a public fishing pond. Applicants

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Posted on December 29, 2022

Gianforte Celebrates Winners Of Hunting Story Contest

Honoring Montana’s hunting heritage, Gov. Greg Gianforte celebrated 10 winners of his inaugural Youth Hunting Story Contest in a ceremony at the State Capitol. “We started the Youth Hunting Story Contest this year with a simple purpose: to celebrate our hunting heritage in Montana,” Gianforte said. “After receiving and reading over 200 stories, I was proud to welcome our top ten winning

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Gianforte Celebrates Winners Of Hunting Story Contest

Honoring Montana’s hunting heritage, Gov. Greg Gianforte celebrated 10 winners of his inaugural Youth Hunting Story Contest in a ceremony at the State Capitol. “We started the Youth Hunting Story Contest this year with a simple purpose: to celebrate our hunting heritage in Montana,” Gianforte said. “After receiving and reading over 200 stories, I was proud to welcome our top ten winning

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Posted on December 29, 2022

Area Sports Fans Had Plenty To Cheer About During 2022

Area fans enjoy many sports highlights in the Wolf Point and Poplar areas during the 2022 year. Among the highlights by month were the following: January Poplar’s girls captured the first-place wrestling title at the Cut Bank Invitational. Leading the way were Jazmin Gorder with a first and Angelina Escarcega with a second. Wolf Point’s boys fought off Poplar, 52-41, during league basketball

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Area Sports Fans Had Plenty To Cheer About During 2022

Area fans enjoy many sports highlights in the Wolf Point and Poplar areas during the 2022 year. Among the highlights by month were the following: January Poplar’s girls captured the first-place wrestling title at the Cut Bank Invitational. Leading the way were Jazmin Gorder with a first and Angelina Escarcega with a second. Wolf Point’s boys fought off Poplar, 52-41, during league basketball

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Posted on December 29, 2022

Wildlife Habitat Council To Meet

The Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) advisory council will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, at 9 a.m. at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks conference room. People can attend via Zoom or in-person. WHIP was established during the 2017 Legislature to set aside up to $2 million of federal Pittman-Robertson funding annually for the purpose of wildlife habitat restoration work in the form

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Wildlife Habitat Council To Meet

The Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) advisory council will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, at 9 a.m. at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks conference room. People can attend via Zoom or in-person. WHIP was established during the 2017 Legislature to set aside up to $2 million of federal Pittman-Robertson funding annually for the purpose of wildlife habitat restoration work in the form

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Posted on December 29, 2022

Wolf Point Students Perform At Concert

Music students of Wolf Point High School and Wolf Point Junior High School entertained with their “Sounds of the Season” holiday concert at the school on Monday, Dec. 19. The program opened with four selections from choir members. Audience members had the opportunity to enjoy While the Snow Lady Sleeping, Breath of Winter, Something Told the Wild Geese and Ukrainian Carol of the Bells.

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Wolf Point Students Perform At Concert

Music students of Wolf Point High School and Wolf Point Junior High School entertained with their “Sounds of the Season” holiday concert at the school on Monday, Dec. 19. The program opened with four selections from choir members. Audience members had the opportunity to enjoy While the Snow Lady Sleeping, Breath of Winter, Something Told the Wild Geese and Ukrainian Carol of the Bells.

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Posted on December 29, 2022

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New Years Hikes Planned By FWP

New Years Hikes Planned By FWP

Lustre Tops First Basketball Poll

Lustre Tops First Basketball Poll

Frazer Girls Outscore Brockton, 62-44

Frazer Girls Outscore Brockton, 62-44

Area Players Named Alternates For Shrine Game

Area Players Named Alternates For Shrine Game

Anglers Encouraged To Practice Safety On Ice This Winter

Anglers Encouraged To Practice Safety On Ice This Winter

Community Pond Grant Money Available

Community Pond Grant Money Available

Gianforte Celebrates Winners Of Hunting Story Contest

Gianforte Celebrates Winners Of Hunting Story Contest

Area Sports Fans Had Plenty To Cheer About During 2022

Area Sports Fans Had Plenty To Cheer About During 2022

Wildlife Habitat Council To Meet

Wildlife Habitat Council To Meet

Wolf Point Students Perform At Concert

Wolf Point Students Perform At Concert

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