The results are in from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Havre check station for the 2023 hunting season. The check station was open for eight weekends from Oct. 7 (the opener of general antelope and pheasant) through Nov. 26 (the end of the deer/ elk general season). Overall, hunter numbers and upland game bird harvest were above average, and big game harvest was below average. Biologists

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has adopted the 2023 Elk Management Plan and accompanying environmental assessment. The elk plan lays out how FWP will manage elk; the EA is an evaluation and summary of potential impacts on the physical environment and human population. The new plan is flexible and reflects current elk management direction and challenges, as well as being forward looking

Property taxes — none of that money comes to the state.” — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, Nov. 9. It’s hard to say what is more insulting: Gov. Greg Gianforte’s grasp of government or trying to play Montanans off as chumps. I mean, after all, who are you going to believe: Your governor or your own eyes, especially when peering at your property tax bill? But the governor has been

In an unprecedented move, Montana-based company Gymnast IQ is offering exclusive, no-strings-attached lifetime memberships to all Montana families for free. This innovative online gymnastics coaching platform, the first of its kind, is set to revolutionize gymnastics training, providing access to expert coaching that was previously exclusive to elite gymnasts. Gymnast IQ , co-founded by Jesse

A federal judge issued an order Thursday, Nov. 30, blocking Montana’s first-ofits- kind ban on social media platform TikTok, preventing the ban from taking effect as scheduled on Jan. 1. The ban, which passed this year’s Legislature as Senate Bill 419, would have barred TikTok from making its app available to Montana users. By blocking the ban while a legal challenge moves forward, U.S. District

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 6.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13/gallon on Monday, Dec. 4, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 44.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 27.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.7 cents in the last week and stands

Montana State University Extension recently recognized staff, faculty and supporters at a fall conference in Bozeman. “We are fortunate to have accomplished faculty and staff making a positive impact on the people and places of Montana,” said Cody Stone, executive director of MSU Extension. “It is an honor to recognize their contributions through our awards program.” The MSU Extension

Montana State University Extension has released a publication titled, “Managing Someone Else’s Money: Help for Trustees under a Revocable Trust in Montana” outlining trustee responsibilities under a revocable trust. “This guide will help readers understand what can and cannot be done in the role of a trustee,” said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. “The

Ongoing holiday events and gatherings in December continue with horse drawn carriage rides Saturday, Dec. 9 at Wild Calf Coffee’s Bainville headquarters. The Harmons are inviting locals to sip their award-wining coffee while taking a free ride courtesy AmBeau Farms. Bjarnie & Dogphin and The Norwegian Fjords will provide additional entertainment. The free event will run from 9 a.m. to