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Elk Brucellosis WG Annual Meeting
The working group charged with developing elk management options in areas where the transmission of brucellosis between elk and livestock is a concern will meet in Bozeman June 13 to review the results of last winter's activities.
The working group led an effort to examine effective elk manageme…
Montana Wolf Population Strong
Wolf numbers in Montana remained healthy in 2016 and more than three times the federally-mandated minimums.
Montana’s annual wolf report shows a minimum of 477 wolves were counted for 2016. This is down from 536 wolves counted in 2015, but doesn’t necessarily reflect a reduction in wolf numbers, but …
Real ID
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Homeland security officials are warning Montana Gov. Steve Bullock that the state may not get any more time to comply with federal driver's license rules meant to prevent terrorism and identity theft. If Montana is found to be out of compliance with the Real ID Act of 2005, then…
Nine Weeks Left to Gather Signatures
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Advocates for medical marijuana in Montana have just nine weeks to collect the 24,175 signatures needed to qualify an initiative for the November ballot. If passed, the measure would undo key provisions put in place by the 2011 Legislature - and upheld by the state Su…
Victim’s Rights Initiative Gathers Steam in Montana
BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, Associated Press
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Backers of a ballot measure to expand rights for crime victims and their families say they have enough signatures to put the Marsy's Law initiative before voters in November.
Montana is one several states where nationa…
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR MONTANA OUTDOOR HALL OF FAME
A group of Montana state agencies and conservation organizations is seeking nominations for the second round of inductees to the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame.
The MOHOF honors individuals who have contributed to the restoration and conservation of Montana's fish, wildlife, and other outdoor amen…
Adverse Driving Conditions
On my way to work this morning, I was passed by a vehicle on a blind hill. They moved into the passing lane right at a "No Passing Zone" sign and nearly hit a semi head on. I'm not sure what the rush was, but I hope they made it whereever they were going...
Governor Criticizing Republican-Led Legislature
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Steve Bullock is criticizing the Republican-led Legislature for moving ahead with six voter referendums, saying they disregard the legislative process.
Lawmakers have given their initial approval to the referendums in time for Friday's transmittal deadline...

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