Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced last week it was reopening public comment periods into early March on the state’s new grizzly and wolf management plans, both of which have drawn scrutiny from animal protection groups and conservationists. FWP said reopening the comment window through March 9 will ensure it is adhering to Montana statute when it comes to giving county commissioners

The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2024 hunting, fishing and conservation licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species — deer, elk, antelope, deer B licenses, elk B licenses, antelope B licenses, moose, sheep, goat, bison, bear, turkey —

Addressing his property tax task force at the group’s first formal meeting Wednesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte had two big messages: Figure out how to bring some permanent tax relief to Montana homeowners — and don’t do it by recommending a statewide sales tax. “As we and all Montanans know too well, property taxes are too high. That’s why we’re here — Montana homeowners need relief,”

The Eastern Montana Gymnastics Competition Team traveled to its fourth gymnastics meet of the season on Feb. 10, in Watford City, N.D. Gold gymnast Kendra Linder of Glendive placed second on vault out of all gymnasts in her level. This qualified her to the “Best of the Blast in the Badlands” finale, where she was able to demonstrate her beautiful vault and win a new leotard. EMG came home

Wolf Point High School will serve as the location for the District 2B boys’ and girls’ basketball tournament on Wednesday through Saturday, Feb. 14-17. The tournament is expected to be well attended with strong support for each of the 12 total squads. Along with Wolf Point, the other teams include Poplar, Glasgow, Fairview, Malta and Harlem. Four games are scheduled for each day