Children’s program focuses on nature’s role for pollinators
By IR Staff - 07/19/07
Discovery Days at Spring Meadow Lake State Park continues with “The Pollinators” a program for children of all ages about butterflies, bees and flowers.
Debbie Anderson with the Montana Discovery Foundation will teach you about pollinators and their role in nature. The program is free and open to the public. It begins at 7 p.m. at the new pavilion.
For more information, contact Tanner Mitchell at 495-3260.
Elk hunting, calling nseminar set for today
Capital Sports is hosting an elk-hunting and calling seminar by Jim Horn with Primos Hunting Calls on Thursday, July 19.
Goat, moose, sheep SuperTags drawn Two lucky Montana hunters and a hunter from Utah will get another shot at the dream this fall after winning Montana’s big game SuperTag lottery Monday.
The three winners are:
-- Mountain goat: Seth Becker, Conrad
-- Moose: James Rollie, Missoula
-- Bighorn sheep: Robert Ethington, Spanish Forks, Utah
While resident and nonresident hunters could buy an unlimited number of $5 chances to win any Montana SuperTag hunting license, each winner purchased five or fewer chance to hunt a bighorn sheep, mountain goat or moose.
SuperTag chances for the bighorn sheep license were the most popular among hunters with 21,216 chances sold. Hunters purchased 11,923 chances for a moose and 6,679 chances for a mountain goat SuperTag. Montana residents purchased a total of 21,290 chances compared to 18,528 purchased by nonresidents.
Sales revenue for all three drawings combined will provide nearly $200,000 to enhance public hunting access and boost FWP enforcement efforts.
Chances for the deer, elk, bison, antelope and mountain lion SuperTag drawing are available through Aug. 2. SuperTag chances are sold at all FWP License Providers or via the Internet.
For more information visit FWP’s Web site at fwp.mt.gov. Click SuperTag.
Comments sought on new recreation plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on revisions to the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, which is set to expire this year.
The plan identifies outdoor recreational issues and management. An advisory committee recently revised and updated the existing SCORP to create a final draft document, which must be approved by Gov. Brian Schweitzer later this year. The new SCORP would then be used by local, state, and federal recreation agencies over the next five-year span, 2008-12.
“The Land and Water Conservation Fund has brought more than $36 million to Montana over the past 40 years to help acquire and develop outdoor recreation facilities,” said Walt Timmerman, FWP recreation bureau chief. “For Montana to continue to participate in this federal grants program a comprehensive outdoor recreation plan is required.”
The system used to score and rank future statewide LWCF grant applications is also set out in the document, Timmerman said. Organizations interested in applying for future LWCF funding can use this scoring and ranking system as a guide in preparing grant applications.
A survey of existing outdoor recreation facilities in the document includes information from more than 95 recreation managers representing Montana cities, counties, state and federal agencies, school districts, colleges and universities.
Written comments on the draft SCORP should be addressed to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Parks Division, Attn: Walt Timmerman, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701; or by e-mail: wtimmerman@
mt.gov. Comments will be accepted through Aug. 17.
To review the draft copy of the SCORP online visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Under Outdoor Recreation, click Montana SCORP.
New water weed found in NW Montana
An aggressive water weed was recently found in two northwestern Montana lakes, leaving only Wyoming among the lower 48 states that have dodged the arrival of Eurasian watermilfoil.
The thick green and often foul-smelling plant was confirmed near boat launches in Noxon and Cabinet Gorge reservoirs in northwestern Montana.
Eurasian watermilfoil was accidentally introduced to North America from Europe and spread westward into inland lakes primarily by boats and waterfowl. It likely reached the Midwest about 30 years ago. It’s firmly established in Idaho, Washington and British Columbia.
In nitrogen-rich lakes the weed can form thick underwater stands. Mats of vegetation grow on the water’s surface, which can hamper, and even eliminate, boating, fishing, and swimming in some waters and can crowd out important native plants.
A key factor in the plant’s success is its ability to reproduce rapidly. Weed stems and leaves can easily take root and form a new colony. They cling to boats and trailers, which can spread the plant from lake to lake. Removal of native vegetation for beaches and docks create perfect habitat for invading Eurasian watermilfoil.
According to Eileen Ryce, FWP’s aquatic nuisance species coordinator in Helena, Montana’s best defense against this weed and other invasive species is to clean, wash, and dry boats and trailers after each use.
Fall turkey hunt
applications due Aug. 1
Hunters planning to pursue wild turkeys in western Montana this fall must apply for a special permit by Aug. 1.
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission will consider final fall turkey seasons and permit quotas at its meeting today in Dillon.
Prospective fall turkey hunters interested in these permits must apply in writing, at a regional office, or online. Mail-in applications must be posted marked by Aug. 1. Online applications are available at fwp.mt.gov under Online Services and must be completed by 11:45 p.m. on Aug. 1.
Here are the proposed limited permit areas, season dates, and mail-in application information for each region:
Northwestern Montana-Region 1 — Sept. 1-Jan. 1
-- Lincoln County-182-50-150 permits proposed.
-- West Clark Fork-183-50-150 permits proposed.
Send application and $5 fee to Montana FWP, Turkey Drawing, 490 North Meridian Rd., Kalispell, MT 59901.
Western Montana-Region 2-Sept. 1-Jan. 1
-- Portion of Ravalli County-285-50-300 permits proposed.
Send application and $5 fee to Montana FWP, Turkey Drawing, 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT 59804.
Southwestern Montana-Region 3-Sept. 1-Jan. 1
-- Beaverhead, Silver Bow, Jefferson, Broadwater, Madison and Gallatin counties-395-50-10 permits proposed. Permits not valid on Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area.
-- Youth 12-15 years old-Beaverhead, Silver Bow, Jefferson, Broadwater, Madison and Gallatin counties-395-51-two permits proposed. Permits not valid on Canyon Ferry WMA.
-- Park County-385-50-30 permits proposed.
-- Youth 12-15 years old-Park County-385-51-two permits proposed.
-- Send application and $5 fee to Montana FWP, Turkey Drawing, 1400 S.19th, Bozeman, MT 59718.
Applicants must have a 2007 Conservation License and include their printed name and their signature, address, date of birth, ALS number, area applied for, and a $5 check, payable to FWP, for the non-refundable drawing fee. Successful applicants will be notified by mail and will be required to purchase a valid fall turkey license before hunting.
Sandhill crane hunt
applications due Aug. 1
Hunters interested in obtaining a special permit to hunt sandhill cranes in the Sweet Grass and Wheatland counties portion of the Central Flyway, as well as in three areas of western Montana must apply by Aug. 1.
The four limited permit areas to hunt sandhill cranes in Montana are:
-- Central Flyway-Sept. 8-16
-- Sweet Grass/Wheatland counties-586-01-50 permits proposed
-- Pacific Flyway-Sept. 8 - 16
-- Dillon-Twin Bridges-380-01-50 permits proposed
-- Warm Springs-280-01-30 permits proposed
-- Ovando-Helmville 284-01-40 permits proposed
The FWP Commission will consider tentative sandhill crane seasons and permit quotas at its meeting today in Dillon.
Hunters must apply in writing, at a regional office, or online by Aug. 1. Online applications available at fwp.mt.gov under Online Services. Mail-in applications must be sent to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks; License Section; Sandhill Crane Drawing; P.O. Box 200701; Helena MT 59620-0701. Applicants must have a 2007 Conservation License and include their printed name and their signature, address, date of birth, ALS number, area applied for, and a $5 check payable for the non-refundable drawing fee (payable to FWP). Successful applicants will receive a permit to take one crane during the season.
A Montana Migratory Bird license is required to hunt sandhill cranes. Montana residents 12-14, and 62 or older, or holders of a Resident Person with Disability Conservation License need only their conservation license to hunt sandhill cranes.
Debbie Anderson with the Montana Discovery Foundation will teach you about pollinators and their role in nature. The program is free and open to the public. It begins at 7 p.m. at the new pavilion.
For more information, contact Tanner Mitchell at 495-3260.
Elk hunting, calling nseminar set for today
Capital Sports is hosting an elk-hunting and calling seminar by Jim Horn with Primos Hunting Calls on Thursday, July 19.
Goat, moose, sheep SuperTags drawn Two lucky Montana hunters and a hunter from Utah will get another shot at the dream this fall after winning Montana’s big game SuperTag lottery Monday.
The three winners are:
-- Mountain goat: Seth Becker, Conrad
-- Moose: James Rollie, Missoula
-- Bighorn sheep: Robert Ethington, Spanish Forks, Utah
While resident and nonresident hunters could buy an unlimited number of $5 chances to win any Montana SuperTag hunting license, each winner purchased five or fewer chance to hunt a bighorn sheep, mountain goat or moose.
SuperTag chances for the bighorn sheep license were the most popular among hunters with 21,216 chances sold. Hunters purchased 11,923 chances for a moose and 6,679 chances for a mountain goat SuperTag. Montana residents purchased a total of 21,290 chances compared to 18,528 purchased by nonresidents.
Sales revenue for all three drawings combined will provide nearly $200,000 to enhance public hunting access and boost FWP enforcement efforts.
Chances for the deer, elk, bison, antelope and mountain lion SuperTag drawing are available through Aug. 2. SuperTag chances are sold at all FWP License Providers or via the Internet.
For more information visit FWP’s Web site at fwp.mt.gov. Click SuperTag.
Comments sought on new recreation plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on revisions to the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, which is set to expire this year.
The plan identifies outdoor recreational issues and management. An advisory committee recently revised and updated the existing SCORP to create a final draft document, which must be approved by Gov. Brian Schweitzer later this year. The new SCORP would then be used by local, state, and federal recreation agencies over the next five-year span, 2008-12.
“The Land and Water Conservation Fund has brought more than $36 million to Montana over the past 40 years to help acquire and develop outdoor recreation facilities,” said Walt Timmerman, FWP recreation bureau chief. “For Montana to continue to participate in this federal grants program a comprehensive outdoor recreation plan is required.”
The system used to score and rank future statewide LWCF grant applications is also set out in the document, Timmerman said. Organizations interested in applying for future LWCF funding can use this scoring and ranking system as a guide in preparing grant applications.
A survey of existing outdoor recreation facilities in the document includes information from more than 95 recreation managers representing Montana cities, counties, state and federal agencies, school districts, colleges and universities.
Written comments on the draft SCORP should be addressed to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Parks Division, Attn: Walt Timmerman, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701; or by e-mail: wtimmerman@
mt.gov. Comments will be accepted through Aug. 17.
To review the draft copy of the SCORP online visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Under Outdoor Recreation, click Montana SCORP.
New water weed found in NW Montana
An aggressive water weed was recently found in two northwestern Montana lakes, leaving only Wyoming among the lower 48 states that have dodged the arrival of Eurasian watermilfoil.
The thick green and often foul-smelling plant was confirmed near boat launches in Noxon and Cabinet Gorge reservoirs in northwestern Montana.
Eurasian watermilfoil was accidentally introduced to North America from Europe and spread westward into inland lakes primarily by boats and waterfowl. It likely reached the Midwest about 30 years ago. It’s firmly established in Idaho, Washington and British Columbia.
In nitrogen-rich lakes the weed can form thick underwater stands. Mats of vegetation grow on the water’s surface, which can hamper, and even eliminate, boating, fishing, and swimming in some waters and can crowd out important native plants.
A key factor in the plant’s success is its ability to reproduce rapidly. Weed stems and leaves can easily take root and form a new colony. They cling to boats and trailers, which can spread the plant from lake to lake. Removal of native vegetation for beaches and docks create perfect habitat for invading Eurasian watermilfoil.
According to Eileen Ryce, FWP’s aquatic nuisance species coordinator in Helena, Montana’s best defense against this weed and other invasive species is to clean, wash, and dry boats and trailers after each use.
Fall turkey hunt
applications due Aug. 1
Hunters planning to pursue wild turkeys in western Montana this fall must apply for a special permit by Aug. 1.
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission will consider final fall turkey seasons and permit quotas at its meeting today in Dillon.
Prospective fall turkey hunters interested in these permits must apply in writing, at a regional office, or online. Mail-in applications must be posted marked by Aug. 1. Online applications are available at fwp.mt.gov under Online Services and must be completed by 11:45 p.m. on Aug. 1.
Here are the proposed limited permit areas, season dates, and mail-in application information for each region:
Northwestern Montana-Region 1 — Sept. 1-Jan. 1
-- Lincoln County-182-50-150 permits proposed.
-- West Clark Fork-183-50-150 permits proposed.
Send application and $5 fee to Montana FWP, Turkey Drawing, 490 North Meridian Rd., Kalispell, MT 59901.
Western Montana-Region 2-Sept. 1-Jan. 1
-- Portion of Ravalli County-285-50-300 permits proposed.
Send application and $5 fee to Montana FWP, Turkey Drawing, 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT 59804.
Southwestern Montana-Region 3-Sept. 1-Jan. 1
-- Beaverhead, Silver Bow, Jefferson, Broadwater, Madison and Gallatin counties-395-50-10 permits proposed. Permits not valid on Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area.
-- Youth 12-15 years old-Beaverhead, Silver Bow, Jefferson, Broadwater, Madison and Gallatin counties-395-51-two permits proposed. Permits not valid on Canyon Ferry WMA.
-- Park County-385-50-30 permits proposed.
-- Youth 12-15 years old-Park County-385-51-two permits proposed.
-- Send application and $5 fee to Montana FWP, Turkey Drawing, 1400 S.19th, Bozeman, MT 59718.
Applicants must have a 2007 Conservation License and include their printed name and their signature, address, date of birth, ALS number, area applied for, and a $5 check, payable to FWP, for the non-refundable drawing fee. Successful applicants will be notified by mail and will be required to purchase a valid fall turkey license before hunting.
Sandhill crane hunt
applications due Aug. 1
Hunters interested in obtaining a special permit to hunt sandhill cranes in the Sweet Grass and Wheatland counties portion of the Central Flyway, as well as in three areas of western Montana must apply by Aug. 1.
The four limited permit areas to hunt sandhill cranes in Montana are:
-- Central Flyway-Sept. 8-16
-- Sweet Grass/Wheatland counties-586-01-50 permits proposed
-- Pacific Flyway-Sept. 8 - 16
-- Dillon-Twin Bridges-380-01-50 permits proposed
-- Warm Springs-280-01-30 permits proposed
-- Ovando-Helmville 284-01-40 permits proposed
The FWP Commission will consider tentative sandhill crane seasons and permit quotas at its meeting today in Dillon.
Hunters must apply in writing, at a regional office, or online by Aug. 1. Online applications available at fwp.mt.gov under Online Services. Mail-in applications must be sent to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks; License Section; Sandhill Crane Drawing; P.O. Box 200701; Helena MT 59620-0701. Applicants must have a 2007 Conservation License and include their printed name and their signature, address, date of birth, ALS number, area applied for, and a $5 check payable for the non-refundable drawing fee (payable to FWP). Successful applicants will receive a permit to take one crane during the season.
A Montana Migratory Bird license is required to hunt sandhill cranes. Montana residents 12-14, and 62 or older, or holders of a Resident Person with Disability Conservation License need only their conservation license to hunt sandhill cranes.
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