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Wolf trapping opens in all occupied grizzly bear habitat across the state

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife staff completed its final assessment of grizzly bear activity in occupied grizzly bear habitat. Effective Saturday, Dec. 24, wolf trapping season is open in all areas of occupied grizzly bear habitat across the state, including deer and elk hunting district (HD) 130 in northwest Montana. Hunters and trappers should note that wolf harvest quotas exist in each FWP trapping district and wolf management unit 313. Those harvest quotas can be viewed and followed on the FWP Wolf Dashboard. In August, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved wolf hunting and trapping regulatio...


Gallatin County single-family home prices and inventory continue to increase

News from the Gallatin Association of Realtors BOZEMAN — While home prices in Gallatin County increased again in November, other numbers continued their trend toward a more typical market. “Our market saw extremely tight inventory and incredibly quick sales throughout 2021, but those numb...


RMEF helps expand Montana’s largest wildlife management area

 News from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation MISSOULA — Montana’s largest wildlife management area offers more room to roam for hunters, anglers and others thanks to a collaborate effort led by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.  RMEF teamed up with private landowners with a his...


Neighborhood Pantry Project provides Helena residents a way to give and receive

HELENA — As kids do, Jessica Andersen-Eller’s kept growing out of their clothes. In the past, she’d donated those outgrown clothes, along with other household items, to organizations that would turn around and sell them. Wouldn’t it be more helpful, more in the spirit of giving, sh...


MFU scholarships available

News from Montana Farmers Union GREAT FALLS — Applications are now open for several Montana Farmers Union scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 each. The annual scholarships are offered through MFU as part of the organization’s commitment to education and include the Bud Daniels Memori...


St. Ignatius seniors for Jan. 4, 2023

Happy New Years. I hope everyone had time to think of all the things to be thankful for in 2022. May 2023 treat you well. Menu: —  Wednesday, Jan. 4: dinner at 5:30 p.m. - roast beef, vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy, orange dream salad, rolls, dump cake —  Friday, Jan. 6:...


Department announces MT is a national leader in broadband planning

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Following Governor Greg Gianforte’s $309 million investment to expand access to reliable broadband, Department of Administration (DOA) Director Misty Ann Giles today announced Montana is helping lead the nation in planning for the next roun...


Native American Development Corporation expands to Shrine

News from Cora Neumann BILLINGS — Through the purchase of the Shrine Auditorium in Billings and key new hires, the Native American Development Corporation (NADC) and its Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center (BUIHWC) are making major strides to expand their reach and services.  ...


Governor addresses Montana Youth Challenge graduates Governor addresses Montana Youth Challenge graduates

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA  – Governor Greg Gianforte traveled to Dillon this weekend to address graduates of the Montana Youth Challenge Academy, a residential academic intervention program run by the Montana National Guard for students at risk of not graduating high s...


Policymakers need enhanced consumer protections

News from the Center for Responsible Lending WASHINGTON, D.C. — Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) Senior Policy Counsel Nadine Chabrier issued the following statement: “Holiday shopping is ramping up and shoppers are increasingly using new, underregulated credit products like ‘Bu...


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