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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region 1, has written a draft environmental assessment (EA) proposing to conduct a three-year study to assess the effectiveness of using modified electrofishing equipment to destroy nonnative lake trout eggs and embryos in Swan Lake, Montana. Information obtained from the proposed study will help determine the feasibility and effectiveness of alternatives for managing the lake trout population in Swan Lake.
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| Two of the three grizzly bears captured east of Kalispell and relocated to the Sullivan Creek drainage along Hungry Horse Reservoir. |
A second yearling grizzly bear was captured yesterday in the Middle Road area east of Kalispell. This yearling joins its sibling and the adult female that were previously captured. The three grizzlies were released together today in the Sullivan Creek area on the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Comments (0) TotalHunter Education classes have been scheduled for Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Eureka, and Trego. All hunter education classes are free of charge and open to hunters and non-hunters alike. By state law, anyone born after January 1, 1985, must have completed the Hunter Education Course to buy a hunting license in Montana. The minimum age for hunting in Montana is 12. At registration, a parent or guardian must accompany students under 18 to sign the registration form.
Comments (0) TotalFish, Wildlife & Parks will hold an open house in Kalispell to collect early public input on 2012-2013 hunting seasons. The open house is scheduled for Monday, August 29 at the Kalispell Regional Office from 7-9 p.m.
The public is invited to attend the meeting where biologists will collect input. The open house will begin with a brief overview of the season setting process.
The public is invited to attend the meeting where biologists will collect input. The open house will begin with a brief overview of the season setting process.
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Several encounters between hikers and bears have prompted wildlife managers to remind recreationists about the basics of safety in bear country. Huckleberry-pickers, hikers, and, soon, bird hunters and archery hunters, can all benefit from a review of these safety tips:
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| The Region One CAC in the public meeting room of the Regional Headquarters. |
FWP is seeking volunteer applicants to fill three slots on the Region One Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). The 12-member CAC is in its 16th year and was established to provide input and guidance to FWP from the public. This is a general advisory committee that works with FWP on many issues and programs.
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| 10-year old Garrett Frost and the 19-year old bass he caught and released… Photo courtesy of Tyler Frost |
According to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fisheries Biologist Mark Deleray, a local angler may have caught the oldest largemouth bass reported in Montana.
Deleray said that 10-year old Garrett Frost of Kalispell reported catching and releasing a 20-22” largemouth bass in Rose Creek Slough on July 16, 2011 weighing approximately 3.5 lbs. He pulled out the red floy tag numbered 5637 prior to releasing the fish. Fishery Worker Jon Cavigli checked the database and found that the bass had carried this floy tag for 14 years.
According to Garret’s father, Tyler, Garrett hooked the bass on a rubber worm while fishing from the front of their boat. Garrett landed the bass without assistance. When he had the fish in hand, he and his two brothers shouted, “It’s a 5-pounder!” Tyler says that the bass appeared to be in good condition, and weighed 3-1/2 pounds on his scale.
Deleray said that 10-year old Garrett Frost of Kalispell reported catching and releasing a 20-22” largemouth bass in Rose Creek Slough on July 16, 2011 weighing approximately 3.5 lbs. He pulled out the red floy tag numbered 5637 prior to releasing the fish. Fishery Worker Jon Cavigli checked the database and found that the bass had carried this floy tag for 14 years.
According to Garret’s father, Tyler, Garrett hooked the bass on a rubber worm while fishing from the front of their boat. Garrett landed the bass without assistance. When he had the fish in hand, he and his two brothers shouted, “It’s a 5-pounder!” Tyler says that the bass appeared to be in good condition, and weighed 3-1/2 pounds on his scale.
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| Scouting for the hunt |
Surplus deer, elk, and antelope licenses go on sale Monday, August 8.
Surplus licenses will go on sale on-line at 5:30 a.m. on the Fish, Wildlife & Parks web site: www.fwp.mt.gov. License agents open at that hour will be able to sell surplus licenses as well. Licenses will also go on sale at FWP offices when they open at 8 a.m.
Surplus licenses will go on sale on-line at 5:30 a.m. on the Fish, Wildlife & Parks web site: www.fwp.mt.gov. License agents open at that hour will be able to sell surplus licenses as well. Licenses will also go on sale at FWP offices when they open at 8 a.m.
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