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Where have all the bullets gone? Where have all the bullets gone?

As sportsmen prepare for the fall hunting season, they may find ammunition hard to come by. Retailers may be out of stock, or only have a bare minimum available for hunting calibers.  A salesman at Murdoch’s gun counter in Polson said they limit the sales of ammo to one or two boxes per person per caliber now, because when they do get a shipment in, it gets bought up entirely by just a few people.   Selway Arms in Missoula has the same problem. Counterman Mike said that when they get a shipment in, if they don’t limit the amount per person, it’s like “throwing a bag of French fries to a swarm of seagulls.” Selway is so low on ammo now that they ...


FWP announces 2021 big game hunting forecast FWP announces 2021 big game hunting forecast

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Are you ready for hunting season? FWP can help. In addition to the following hunting forecast, FWP provides online information about hunting access, including our popular Block Management Program. Through the program, we coordinate with landown...

CSKT depredation hunts target female deer, elk for population control

News from CSKT Natural Resources  Flathead Reservation — It is September, hunting season is upon us. A reminder that CSKT tribal members can now harvest female deer and elk as of Sept. 1. CSKT Wildlife Management would like to encourage those of you hunting for subsistence needs to conside...

Hunters must expect to see bears Hunters must expect to see bears

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks MONTANA — Grizzly bears have the potential to be found anywhere in the western two-thirds of Montana (west of Billings), and their distribution is denser and more widespread than in previous years. Some areas with dense concentrations of grizzly bears are...

2021 Fall Mack Days underway 2021 Fall Mack Days underway

News from CSKT Natural Resources FLATHEAD LAKE — Up to $200,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the nine-week long 2021 Fall Mack Days Event. There are many ways to win during this fishing event on Flathead Lake, all it takes is one fish to qualify for lottery drawings that...

Annual banquet supports Ducks Unlimited conservation work

News from Polson Ducks Unlimited   POLSON — The Mission Valley (Polson) Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet is planned for Saturday, Dec. 11. Fundraising banquets such as this help ensure that waterfowl will have places to nest, raise their young, and winter in each year. Your attendance at ...

Pheasants Forever cancels banquet, continues work Pheasants Forever cancels banquet, continues work

News from Pheasants Forever – Mission Valley Chapter LAKE COUNTY — After giving it much thought and consideration, the Pheasants Forever Banquet planned for earlier this month, was cancelled. Increased COVID cases provided the most significant basis for the decision since much of current mem...

Polson seniors for Sept. 29, 2021

POLSON — The full moonlight was spectacular this month. This “harvest” moon always occurs nearest to the first day of fall. Lore has named it “Harvest” because hunters and gatherers could work through the night with their activities under the light of the  moon. The Polson ...

St. Ignatius seniors for Sept. 29, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Center’s menu for the next week:   —  Friday, Oct. 1: lunch - tater tot casserole, green beans, fruit, dessert —  Tuesday, Oct. 5: lunch - Asian stir fry with chicken and veggies, rolls, fruit, dessert —  Wednes...

CSKT Water Compact finalized by Secretary of Interior CSKT Water Compact finalized by Secretary of Interior

Friday marked the end of a long and intricate journey to resolve water rights between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, the state of Montana and the federal government.   That voyage came to an end when Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland signed the Confederated Salish and Kootenai-Montana C...

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