Last week, hunters were notified if they successfully drew an antelope license for the upcoming season. The number of licenses drawn in each hunting district were based on recommendations Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ biologists made after they completed aerial surveys of antelope herds during the last few weeks. Surveys showed that antelope populations are stable in most regions, with some increases

The drawing for antelope licenses is complete. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP Login in the upper righthand corner, then click on “Lookup Draw Results, Register for Lists” tab on the left-hand menu, or login to your My-FWP account. You may also sign up for an account at fwp. mt.gov/MyFWP. Applicants may also call any FWP regional office or

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public input for a proposed public shooting range project in Glasgow. A public scoping meeting will be held at the FWP Region 6 headquarters in Glasgow in the Quonset building meeting room on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 5:30 p.m. Written comments on the proposal must be received by Aug. 31. FWP is seeking to lease property from the city of Glasgow

The Fort Kipp Celebration is set for Aug. 22-25 at the powwow grounds south of U.S. Highway 2. Camping Day is set for Thursday (showers provided), with grand entries at 7 p.m. Friday and 1 and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. A Creator’s Game horsemanship clinic sponsored by the Spotted Bull Recover Resource Center is set for Aug. 22. Visit the SBRRC Facebook page for more information about the clinic.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host public meetings around the state to present proposals for the 2025-26 fishing regulations and answer questions from the public. The public meetings will all be held at 6 p.m. and at the following locations: Aug. 27, Miles City, Miles City Community College, Room 110 Aug. 28, FWP Office, Glasgow, 1 Airport Rd. Aug. 29, FWP Office, Billings, 2300

A re-printing of Sagas of the Smoky Water: True Stories Reflecting Historical Aspects of the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Region, 1805-1910 by Wolf Point’s Ben Innis was announced this month. The book’s availability is due to efforts from The Fort Buford Sixth Infantry Regimental Association, the Innis family and Friends of Fort Union/ Buford. Originally published to celebrate Williston’s

Rural volunteer leaders from communities across Montana are invited to participate in a community development gathering set for Sept. 17-18 in Miles City. The event, called “The Road Show,” will bring experts in rural resources to facilitate connections and knowledge sharing with Montana’s small-town leaders. It also features speakers from rural communities who will share successes, opportunities

As part of his continued effort to support survivors of violence, U.S. Senator Jon Tester last week secured $1,889,915 to provide legal assistance to survivors across Montana. Tester was instrumental in securing this funding from the Office of Violence Against Women through the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding bill. Three separate grants will be awarded to the Montana Legal Services Association