The winning team reached triple digits in last weekend’s Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament. The fishing tourney featured 173 teams at Fort Peck. Brem Phipps of Jordan and Chris McFadden of Townsend topped the field with a winning weight of 103.73 pounds. Their largest fish caught was 13.69 pounds. The victory is the team’s second one at the tournament. The North Dakota team of

Nonresident hunters who signed up for the Alternate List can now check their position on the list at MyFWP. The Alternate List gives nonresident hunters a second chance to get a combination license (big game, general elk or general deer) after the main drawing. These licenses become available when other hunters return them, often due to medical issues or refund requests. After the sign-up

From Wibaux to Libby – and from Declo, Idaho, to Beach, N.D., – kids logged thousands of shots and hours of reflection in a record-setting test of skill, discipline and educational athletics. Hosted by the Fairfield Basketball Club under the 127 Sports Intensity nonprofit banner, the 2025 Shooting Challenge mobilized: • 157 youth athletes (101 boys and 56 girls) • 46 Montana towns

Landen throws a pitch for Medicine Lake/Froid’s Minor League team. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Hunting regulations often are the subject of debate, curiosity or even consternation with hunters around Montana. Hunters who want to see changes in regulations or have ideas to improve the regulations will have a great opportunity to make a difference in the coming weeks. FWP is hosting scoping meetings. While several meetings have already taken place around the state, there are still opportunities