The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking comment on tentatively approved rules that address new commercial use on the Beaverhead and Big Hole Rivers. The rules are in response to Gov. Marc Racicots veto of Senate Bill 445, which sought to limit the use of the Beaverhead and Big Hole rivers by fishing outfitters.
(Headlines - May 21, 1999)

The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking comment on tentatively approved hunting harvest quotas for mountain lions, moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats for the upcoming hunting seasons. FWP wildlife managers have recommended, and the FWP Commission has tentatively approved, selective reductions to lower the statewide mountain lion harvest quota from 868 in 1998 to 769 for 1999. This is the first mountain lion quota reduction in recent years.
(Headlines - May 21, 1999)

Beginning June 1, motorboats will be required to give a little more elbowroom to anglers and waterfowl hunters, and jet skis and similar personal water craft will no longer be permitted on sections of the Missouri River. A new law passed by the 1999 Montana Legislature expands to 75 feet the distance motorboats must give way to anglers and waterfowl hunters on all waters. In past years, the give- way zone was set at 50 feet.
(Headlines - May 21, 1999)

Hopeful hunters have until June 1 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for antelope licenses, deer B licenses, and special elk and deer permits that are annually awarded through special drawings. Hunters who receive a special permit for taking an antlered buck mule deer are reminded that they are restricted to taking a buck mule deer in the location specified on the permit.
(Headlines - May 21, 1999)

Montanans of every heritage are invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of Montana's newest state park visitor center at Ulm Pishkun on Saturday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The grand opening celebration will include a traditional mini-powwow, round dances and honor songs, Native American craft and game demonstrations, and a dedication ceremony led by Gov. Marc Racicot and Native American elders.
(Headlines - May 21, 1999)

During this year's safe boating week, May 22-29, a major effort will be made to reduce boating accidents in Montana. Part of this effort is making people more aware of the risks associated with unsafe operation of boats. Consider the following: * Seven of ten people who die in boating accidents drown. Drowning in Montana is usually related to hypothermia; * Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in the U.S.
(Headlines - May 21, 1999)

Montana's Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission will meet in Great Falls Friday, May 14 at the FWP Headquarters, 4600 Giant Springs Road. A work session beginning at 8 a.m. will precede a business session. During the work session, FWP Director Graham will provide the Commission a summary of the 1999 Legislative Session. The Commission will also discuss goals for the next 18 months. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., the Commission will convene in a business session.
(Headlines - May 07, 1999)

Montana's general fishing season--which marks the day fish in the state's smaller creeks and stream once again fair game for anglers--opens Saturday, May 15. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks urges anglers to carefully check the 1998-99 Fishing Regulations before they take to the water. Montana's award-winning fishing regulations are available at all Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices and from license dealers throughout the state. The general fishing season will close November 30.
(Headlines - May 07, 1999)

Hopeful hunters have until June 1 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for antelope licenses, deer B licenses, and special elk and deer permits that are annually awarded through special drawings. Hunters who receive a special permit for taking an antlered buck mule deer are reminded that they are restricted to taking a buck mule deer in the location specified on the permit.
(Headlines - May 07, 1999)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting names of women interested in receiving registration packets for this summer's "Becoming An Outdoors-Woman" workshop, but interested participants only have until Friday, May 28, to call and request a packet. This year's workshop is scheduled for August 13-15 at a camp in the Pioneer Mountains near Dillon.
(Headlines - May 07, 1999)

State fisheries managers are asking Montana anglers for their comments on several current fishing issues that could lead to fishing regulation changes for the year 2000-2001. Karen Zackheim, Management Bureau Chief of Fisheries for Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Helena, said the identification of problems and issues is the first step in setting regulations for the next two years.
(Headlines - May 07, 1999)