last year and the long-term ….

last year and the long-term average. Sharp-tailed grouse (48 birds) was also below last year and the long-term average, and Hungarian partridge was slightly above last year but still well below the longterm average “Upland bird reports this year have been better than in recent years, and most hunters have reported seeing some birds around,” said Hemmer. “There have been good numbers of juvenile pheasants in the harvest, indicating good nest success and brood survival this year.

Remember that all hunters are required by law to stop as directed at all designated check stations on their way to and from hunting, even if they have no game to be checked. Please follow all directions and signs from FWP staff as they work diligently to check game, answer questions and get you on your way. If social distancing is difficult, please be ready to wear a mask.

Biologists gather a lot of valuable information and biological data on game animals brought through check stations. FWP appreciates all hunters’ cooperation in this effort. Note that the harvest data described above includes only animals that were brought through the Havre check station and is only a partial representation of the region-wide harvest.