On Dec. 4, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission set the Montana hunting regulations for 2026 and 2027. In doing so, it made a variety of changes to address concerns about nonresident hunting pressure and mule deer numbers. “The commission’s action were a culmination of a lengthy process that started this past summer with public meetings around the state,” said Montana Fish, Wildlife

The spirit of conservation and community runs deep in Montana, and a great example of this is Montana’s Hunters Against Hunger program. This partnership between Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Food Bank Network transforms the bounty of a successful hunt into high-quality protein for Montana families facing food insecurity. For more than a decade since its inception in 2014,

Wolf Point’s shooting went cold in the second half as the Wolves lost to Glasgow, 5642, at home on Saturday, Dec. 20. Glasgow ended the first quarter on two free throws by Grady Nielsen and a 14-footer by Cade Hudyma for a 10-7 lead. The Wolves opened the second period on a hot note when Stone Lilley and Zandon Calder connected on consecutive three-pointers for a 13-10 lead. After Glasgow’s

A strong fourth quarter lifted Wolf Point over Fairview, 46-43, in boys’ basketball action in Fairview on Friday, Dec. 19. The Wolves gained a 21-16 lead in the first half. Zandon Calder scored eight points for the Wolves in the half. Fairview battled back to take a 27-26 advantage in the third quarter. The Wolves then stepped up to outscore Fairview, 19-14, in the fourth period to earn

Poplar’s girls’ basketball team came away with a hardfought 55-53 victory over Harlem on Friday, Dec. 19. The Indians led 41-38 after three quarters of play and increased the margin to 44-38 on a three-pointer by Frankie Gourneau early in the fourth period. After Harlem closed the gap to 44-43, two free throws by Gourneau and an inside shot by Emma Belton were good for a 48-43 advantage.

Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball game fell to Glasgow, 6422, at home on Saturday, Dec. 20. A free throw by Ma’Kenzie Jackson gave the Wolves a quick 1-0 lead. A basket by Cadence Bouldin, after a steal, tied the game at 3-3. Glasgow then struck for the next 12 points for a 15-3 advantage. The scoring of Ava Runner and Mayzie Yoakam highlighted the streak. Two free throws by Wolf Point’s