Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk licenses, but they shouldn’t wait for the last minute. Get it done now. Hunters who are applying for special licenses and permits need to have a valid email address. Hunters can apply for permits on the FWP website. If hunters want to apply in person, FWP offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hunters and anglers

Some track athletes from Culbertson opened their season at an indoor meet in Williston, N.D., on Friday, March 24. Kayli Olson finished third in the 800 at 2:57.44. She took third in the long jump at 1203. Mariana Burciaga placed fourth in the long jump at 1102 and fifth in the shot put at 20-07. Jennifer Guzman finished eighth in the 200 with a time of 36.6 seconds. In the boys’

A program run through Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks compensates landowners in Montana for opening their land for public hunting access. Now, a bill that could double the amount of money they get is just a few steps away from reaching the governor’s desk. In 2020, there were 7.1 million acres of private land open for public hunting in Montana because of the block grant management program.