Gov. Greg Gianforte is holding the fourth annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest and accepting submissions from Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. “For the past three years, young hunters across Montana have shared incredible stories that celebrate our hunting heritage and love of the outdoors,” Gianforte said. “As this year’s contest opens, I encourage all youth

Several Eastern C volleyball players earned Class C All-State selection this season. Selection from District 3C were Scobey’s senior Camrie Holum, North Country’s senior BaiLee McColly, Circle’s junior Charlie Moline, Circle’s senior Madeline Moline, Circle’s freshman Kate Nasner and North Country’s senior Kennedy Simonson. Circle repeated as state champions this year. Named

Two Bainville volleyball players earned All-State honors for their performances this season. Voted All-State were seniors Hailey Berwick and Lila Butikofer. Also selected All-State from District 2-C was Richey/Lambert junior Jolee Klempel. Others voted to the All-Conference first team were Savage’s senior KD Lyons, Savage’s junior Mylee Reuter, Savage’s senior Miley Pilgeram and Richey/

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fort Peck fisheries and hatchery staff wrapped up the annual Chinook salmon egg-taking efforts this past week. A total of 895,131 Chinook eggs were collected, which filled all available egg incubation jars and space at the Fort Peck Multispecies Fish Hatchery. The average size of Chinook salmon females collected was an impressive 15.1 pounds. In comparison,

Every fall, birds are released across state lands, carefully chosen for their rich habitat, inviting both seasoned hunters and eager newcomers alike to step into the great outdoors. This initiative serves a dual purpose: to ignite a passion for hunting in those newly venturing into the field and to foster a sense of stewardship for the stunning landscapes that define our state. In Montana, the

The Circle Wildcats repeated as the Class C state volleyball champions. The Wildcats, which finished the season undefeated, downed Denton/Geyser/ Stanford/Geraldine by a 2520, 25-20, 23-25, 25-16 final. Circle opened the tournament with a 3-2 victory over Denton/Geyser/Stanford/ Geraldine. The Wildcats won the last set by a 15-10 final. Circle then downed Chester/ Joplin/Inverness

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking submissions for the 2026 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest. New this year, the contest is expanding to waterbird (shorebirds, waterfowl, or wetland dependent passerine) species in its natural habitat setting. The artwork should depict a Montana scene. The 2026 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest will be open through Feb. 27. The Wetlands

Several Bainville student athletes earned Academic All-State honors for the fall sports seasons. To achieve the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and earn a varsity letter award. Cross country Logan Telck Football Kaiden Holmes, Rowan Wilson, Haedyn Wills, Keagan Vaira, Evan Anderson, Kyn Beery and Parker Berwick. Volleyball Hailey Berwick, Lila Butikofer,

The nine participants in the recent Becoming an Outdoors Woman deer-butchering workshop were a little uneasy at first. They all had different levels of experience with hunting – some had never hunted and others had been hunting for several years but typically dopped off their animals at a meat processor. “Once we start, they begin to inch in closer and closer,” said Kylie Kembel, FWP’s