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Longtime Region 6 Office Manager Judy Elletson Retiring
Judy Elletson, a 23-year veteran of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, is retiring on May 31.
(Region 6 - Fish & Wildlife - 05/22/2012)

Nongame Check-Off Funds Put To Work
Every year at income tax time many Montanans contribute to the income tax check-off fund for wildlife. Annually these donations contribute on average about $27,000.
(Headquarters - Fish & Wildlife - 05/18/2012)

Two Grizzlies Caught and Relocated
Two young male grizzly bears were caught on May 16 near Lake of the Woods off LaBrant Road east of Kalispell. Grizzly Bear Management Specialist Tim Manley said the 2-1/2 year old bears likely were siblings recently on their own. The two bears weighed 167 and 176 pounds, respectively. The bears had been seen in a residential area for 3-4 days. They had crawled under a fence and killed 8 chickens. Manley set two culvert traps and caught the bears the evening of May 16. The grizzlies were released on May 17 in the Trout Lake area along Hungry Horse Reservoir in the South Fork Flathead drainage.
(Region 1 - Fish & Wildlife - 05/18/2012)

Troy Kids’ Fishing Day set for June 16
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the US Forest Service and the US Army Corps of Engineers are sponsoring the annual Troy Kids’ Fishing Day on June 16, 2012 from 9 am to 1 pm. The event will take place at the Troy Community Pond at Roosevelt Park, and is open to kids of all ages. Prizes will be given out for the largest fish. For Questions Contact Jim Dunnigan (MT FWP) 293-4161 ext. 200.
(Region 1 - Fish & Wildlife - 05/16/2012)

Becoming-An Outdoors-Woman Birding Workshop June 22-24
Women interested in learning the basics of bird watching are invited to a weekend workshop June 22-24, co-sponsored by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS).
(Region 1 - Fish & Wildlife - 05/16/2012)

FWP Seeking Comments for an Extension of Experimental Lake Trout Removal Efforts in Swan Lake
Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, is seeking public comment for the purpose of continuing an experimental removal of lake trout in Swan Lake, Montana. The proposed action would involve contracting with professional fishery consultants to conduct gillnetting over a 3-week period beginning late August or early September 2012. Additionally, FWP and Swan Valley Bull Trout Working Group personnel will remove spawning adult lake trout during the months of October and November by gillnetting along known lake trout spawning sites. These activities would be conducted annually for five years.
(Region 1 - Fish & Wildlife - 05/16/2012)

Young Grizzly Caught Near Ferndale and Released in the South Fork
A young male grizzly was caught on May 15 near Ferndale after the bear was seen grazing on lawns in a residential area. Grizzly Bear Management Specialist Tim Manley said the 2-1/2 year old bear weighed about 120 pounds. The grizzly was released the same day in the Unawah Creek Drainage along Hungry Horse Reservoir in the South Fork Flathead drainage.
(Region 1 - Fish & Wildlife - 05/16/2012)

Bison Management Meeting Set for May 15 in Kalispell
FWP will be host a public meeting in Kalispell on May 15 at the Red Lion Inn (20 N. Main Street) to discuss bison management. The meeting runs from 6-9 p.m. and is part of a first step toward developing a long-term bison conservation and management plan for the state.
(Region 1 - Fish & Wildlife - 05/16/2012)

FWP sets meetings to hear ideas on bison management
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a series of public meetings this month, including one in Billings, as a first step toward developing a long-term bison conservation and management plan.
(Region 5 - Fish & Wildlife - 05/15/2012)

Bison Management Discussion Set for May 14 in Missoula
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will be hosting a series of public meetings around the state this month as a first step toward developing a long-term bison conservation and management plan for the state. In west-central Montana, interested persons may attend the meeting in Missoula, which will be held on May 14 from 6-9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Downtown at the Park (200 S. Pattee).
(Region 2 - Fish & Wildlife - 05/10/2012)



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