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State promoting “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” day

This year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is supporting “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” Day on Friday, May 19. FWP joins boating professionals and enthusiasts to heighten awareness of different life jacket types that are available, including inflatable life jackets and demonstrate their comfort and versatility by wearing them …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

State announces turkey, black bear openers

Montana’s spring male turkey hunting season begins April 8 this year.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

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ONLINE HUNTER AND BOWHUNTER EDUCATION AVAILABLE TO ADULTS
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Local communities to host spring hunter ed classes

Spring Hunter Education Classes have been scheduled for a number of communities in northwest Montana. All hunter education classes are free of charge. By state law, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must have completed the course to buy a hunting license in Montana.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lighted nock proposal approved

Montana archery hunters will be allowed to utilize another piece of equipment this fall in their pursuit of game. During its Feb. 10 meeting, the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission approved the use of lighted nocks on arrows during the 2017 archery-only season and in archery equipment-only areas or hunting …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

State seeking comment on invasive mussel rules

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking comment on proposed amendments to rules that outline new regulations needed in the battle to contain, detect and prevent the risk of spreading invasive mussels and other aquatic invasive species to other state waters.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

State seeking aquatic invasive species inspectors

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks has announced that it is recruiting additional aquatic invasive species inspection and laboratory technicians for the upcoming season. The seasonal jobs, which offer competitive pay and benefits, will generally run from April through October.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Shed hunters reminded to hold off until spring

Winter can be a tough time for us humans, whether struggling with a pesky cold or digging out from the latest snowstorm. Now imagine what it’s like for Montana’s elk population. It’s an especially stressful time for elk, with deep snow and limited food options. That’s why Montana Fish, Wildlife …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Women's ice fishing class offered

The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program is sponsoring an ice fishing class on Feb. 17 and 18 near Kalispell.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

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