Caverns hosting talk on GPS, geo-caching
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Parks is hosting a program on GPS and geocaching on Friday, Aug. 10.
“GPS: Are We There Yet?” begins at 7 p.m. at the campground amphitheater. Attendees will use a GPS unit on site as they discover the world of geo-caching. Steven B. Hamilton, scientist and high school teacher will lead the program. He will supply several devices (but bring your own if you own one) to develop a firsthand experience for all willing to participate.
A staff member of the park for over 10 summers, Hamilton knows the best spots for a cache without harming the site. Also as a recent geo-cache enthusiast, he is able to warn of pitfalls and to create a variety of challenges.
For more details call Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park at (406) 287-3541.
Climb Helena event set for tonight
There will be a Climb Helena event tonight at the Lewis and Clark Library. The event will feature a slide-show presentation on climbing in Yosemite and the Tetons, video highlights from the Thunder Chickens 2007 season, and information on proposed climbing opportunities in Centennial Park. It begins at 6:30 p.m. in the library meeting room.
The event is sponsored by the Base Camp. It will be an ideal event for climbers and interested persons to learn more about climbing opportunities around Helena and how they can be expanded. The event is free to the public.
Gun dog club holding training session
The Helena Valley Gun Dog Club will have a hunting dog training session at 10 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 4, at 3630 Harmony Road for pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs.
To get there, go east on York Road to Lake Helena Drive. Turn north to Harmony Road, turn west and follow the road to the first creek.
The training will be on the north side of the road. For more information call Pete Test at 449-3688.
Snowmobile panel meeting Aug. 15
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Snowmobile Advisory Committee will meet in Helena on Aug.15.
The group will meet from 1-4 p.m. at the Super 8 Motel, 2200 11th Ave.
The committee, representing state snowmobile riders, was formed by FWP to review and recommend major equipment purchases such as trail groomers, other various snow treatment equipment and snowmobile programs for 27 Montana snowmobile clubs.
At the meeting, the committee will consider possible new equipment purchases to supplement local efforts to prepare snowmobile trails for winter. The committee will also review previous investment commitments for trail grooming for the 2008 season. The meeting is open to the public.
New SuperTag lottery chances available
Though SuperTag lotteries have already been drawn for mountain goat, moose and bighorn sheep, opportunities remain to win SuperTag hunts for an antelope, bison, deer, elk and mountain lion by buying $5 SuperTag chances through today.
SuperTag winners can hunt in any hunting district in Montana where seasons are established for the big game species identified on their SuperTag license.
SuperTag chances are sold electronically at all FWP license providers or on FWP’s Internet licensing page and the proceeds go to fund hunter access and increased enforcement.
For more information visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov and click on SuperTag.
Hunters mark Aug. 13 on calendars
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials said that the 2007 over-the-counter deer B, antelope and surplus hunting licenses will go on sale beginning Aug. 13. Hunters should mark their calendars to remember this important date.
The deer B, antelope and surplus hunting licenses will be available at all FWP offices that sell licenses and from FWP license providers.
Tundra swan permits available now
Applications are now available for the tentatively approved tundra swan hunting permits for the 2007-08 season. Hunters may apply for a swan permit in only one flyway. The seasons are expected to run Sept. 29 -Jan. 3 in the Central Flyway and Oct. 13-Dec. 1 in the Pacific Flyway.
Applications, which must be received or postmarked by Sept. 7, are available at all FWP offices, or visit FWP’s Web site at fwp.mt.gov. Click “Hunting.”
An application and the $5 drawing fee can be entered at any FWP office, or an application and the fee may be sent to: License Section, Swan Drawing, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.
FWP seeks comment on rules for stolen,
lost hunting licenses
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a proposed new rule governing the replacement of hunting licenses and permits.
A public meeting in Helena on the proposed rule is set for Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. at the FWP headquarters, 1420 E. Sixth Ave.
The proposed rule calls for a signed affidavit affirming that the license was lost, stolen or destroyed. In cases where a license requiring a carcass tag is lost or stolen for the second time within a two-year period, a person would only be able to get a replacement in person at an FWP regional or area office.
The proposed fee to replace a hunting license or permit would be $5.
The public may comment through Aug. 23 by writing to: FWP, Attn: Mike Korn, 1420 East Sixth Ave., P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701; phoning: 406-444-2456 or by email to: mkorn@mt.gov. A copy of the proposed rule is available for review on the FWP Web site at fwp.mt.gov under Public Notices.
“GPS: Are We There Yet?” begins at 7 p.m. at the campground amphitheater. Attendees will use a GPS unit on site as they discover the world of geo-caching. Steven B. Hamilton, scientist and high school teacher will lead the program. He will supply several devices (but bring your own if you own one) to develop a firsthand experience for all willing to participate.
A staff member of the park for over 10 summers, Hamilton knows the best spots for a cache without harming the site. Also as a recent geo-cache enthusiast, he is able to warn of pitfalls and to create a variety of challenges.
For more details call Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park at (406) 287-3541.
Climb Helena event set for tonight
There will be a Climb Helena event tonight at the Lewis and Clark Library. The event will feature a slide-show presentation on climbing in Yosemite and the Tetons, video highlights from the Thunder Chickens 2007 season, and information on proposed climbing opportunities in Centennial Park. It begins at 6:30 p.m. in the library meeting room.
The event is sponsored by the Base Camp. It will be an ideal event for climbers and interested persons to learn more about climbing opportunities around Helena and how they can be expanded. The event is free to the public.
Gun dog club holding training session
The Helena Valley Gun Dog Club will have a hunting dog training session at 10 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 4, at 3630 Harmony Road for pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs.
To get there, go east on York Road to Lake Helena Drive. Turn north to Harmony Road, turn west and follow the road to the first creek.
The training will be on the north side of the road. For more information call Pete Test at 449-3688.
Snowmobile panel meeting Aug. 15
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Snowmobile Advisory Committee will meet in Helena on Aug.15.
The group will meet from 1-4 p.m. at the Super 8 Motel, 2200 11th Ave.
The committee, representing state snowmobile riders, was formed by FWP to review and recommend major equipment purchases such as trail groomers, other various snow treatment equipment and snowmobile programs for 27 Montana snowmobile clubs.
At the meeting, the committee will consider possible new equipment purchases to supplement local efforts to prepare snowmobile trails for winter. The committee will also review previous investment commitments for trail grooming for the 2008 season. The meeting is open to the public.
New SuperTag lottery chances available
Though SuperTag lotteries have already been drawn for mountain goat, moose and bighorn sheep, opportunities remain to win SuperTag hunts for an antelope, bison, deer, elk and mountain lion by buying $5 SuperTag chances through today.
SuperTag winners can hunt in any hunting district in Montana where seasons are established for the big game species identified on their SuperTag license.
SuperTag chances are sold electronically at all FWP license providers or on FWP’s Internet licensing page and the proceeds go to fund hunter access and increased enforcement.
For more information visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov and click on SuperTag.
Hunters mark Aug. 13 on calendars
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials said that the 2007 over-the-counter deer B, antelope and surplus hunting licenses will go on sale beginning Aug. 13. Hunters should mark their calendars to remember this important date.
The deer B, antelope and surplus hunting licenses will be available at all FWP offices that sell licenses and from FWP license providers.
Tundra swan permits available now
Applications are now available for the tentatively approved tundra swan hunting permits for the 2007-08 season. Hunters may apply for a swan permit in only one flyway. The seasons are expected to run Sept. 29 -Jan. 3 in the Central Flyway and Oct. 13-Dec. 1 in the Pacific Flyway.
Applications, which must be received or postmarked by Sept. 7, are available at all FWP offices, or visit FWP’s Web site at fwp.mt.gov. Click “Hunting.”
An application and the $5 drawing fee can be entered at any FWP office, or an application and the fee may be sent to: License Section, Swan Drawing, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.
FWP seeks comment on rules for stolen,
lost hunting licenses
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a proposed new rule governing the replacement of hunting licenses and permits.
A public meeting in Helena on the proposed rule is set for Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. at the FWP headquarters, 1420 E. Sixth Ave.
The proposed rule calls for a signed affidavit affirming that the license was lost, stolen or destroyed. In cases where a license requiring a carcass tag is lost or stolen for the second time within a two-year period, a person would only be able to get a replacement in person at an FWP regional or area office.
The proposed fee to replace a hunting license or permit would be $5.
The public may comment through Aug. 23 by writing to: FWP, Attn: Mike Korn, 1420 East Sixth Ave., P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701; phoning: 406-444-2456 or by email to: mkorn@mt.gov. A copy of the proposed rule is available for review on the FWP Web site at fwp.mt.gov under Public Notices.
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