The 2022 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, and as absentee ballots have already gone out, odds are that scores of Montanans are already busy filling in their votes. If you’re not registered yet, are planning to vote at the polls, or are still confused about what election laws may or may not be in effect right now, Montana Free Press has endeavored to make things a little easier with our 2022

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on several proposals slated to go to the Fish and Wildlife Commission in December. Comment is open through Nov. 18. After public comment, commissioners can offer amendments to the proposals as they see fit. The proposals and supporting documents, commissioner amendments and collected public comment will be available on the FWP website

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has announced his support for the nomination of Craig Anderson of Dawson County to be the next U.S. Marshal for the District of Montana and released the following statement: “To keep our communities safe, we need to make sure our law enforcement agencies are fully staffed and ready to go — which is why I’m proud to support the nomination of Dawson County’s own

Although most hunters respect the land, property, and wildlife they are hunting, a minority do not. Yet these few bad actors lead to frustration from private landowners and hunters looking to do things right. This year remember: It’s up to us. Respect access. Protect the hunt. Every hunting season, there are reports of vandalizing of Block Management Area boxes, hunters driving off road,

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 6.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.98/g on Monday, Oct. 24,, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 2.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 56.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $5.30