Boaters and other visitors will soon have a new resource when venturing out on the lower Yellowstone River corridor this year. Starting this week, the Lower Yellowstone River Guide will be available for free at FWP offices and local sporting goods stores in communities along this scenic remote stretch of the Yellowstone River. The guide can also be downloaded from the webpage: https://fwp.mt.gov/

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on ice fishing contests proposed for the 2022-2023 season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Applications for fishing contests may be approved, approved with conditions or denied by the FWP Fisheries Division in Helena. Conditions placed on contests may help to minimize

Anglers will have multiple opportunities in the coming months to weigh in on a variety of proposals affecting fishing and recreation management for Montana’s fisheries. Two efforts look at fishing regulations and fisheries management statewide, while two others involve the Madison River specifically. These four processes will each have distinct timeframes and opportunities for public comment.

KayJay First That Walk of Brockton has been selected to serve on the Montana High School Association’s student advisory council. First That Walk plays basketball for the Warriors. She is also involved in cultural activities such as powwows and ceremonies. She is entering her junior year in high school. Other new members to the student advisory council are Ella Norby of Sidney, Kourtney

The Fort Peck Community College’s Chante’ project announces that it will hold a color race on Thursday, Aug. 4. The event will start at 5 p.m. at the Wolf Point High School’s football field. Shirts will be available for the first 100 participants. Prizes will be raffled off. The goal of the run is to get as many youth and family members as possible involved in an end of the summer