Sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-of-mind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is a priority of county and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation. As part of ASAP, Feb. 28-March 6 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting the week with its theme “Driving

In anticipation of the new license year, which opens March 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks posted regulations for Dear/Elk/Antelope and Moose/Sheep/Goat online at fwp.mt.gov/hunt. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Please verify your application prior to submission, as changes after submission will not be permitted. Permits will be printed and mailed to hunters

Ice boats from Montana and the Midwest descended on Fort Peck Lake Feb. 22-27. Glasgow’s Sean Heavey told the Northern Plains Independent that approximately 10 boats traveled to the lake to take advantage of ideal conditions for practicing the sport. “A chinook blew through on Monday,” said Heavey. “Conditions were perfect.” Heavey said racers were treated to coveted polished black