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New angling regs aimed at protecting bull trout

New angling regulations for the upcoming season will substantially ease catch and possession limits for several non-native fish in western Montana while tightening protections for native bull trout. The governor-appointed Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved dozens of changes to existing statewide fishing regulations at an Oct. 14 meeting, ranging from minor edits aimed at clarifying confusing language to substantial shifts in the policies that manage the state’s most treasured sport fisheries. Several of the new regulations, which go into effect in 2027, target fisheries within the Flathead River drainage. On Flathead Lake, daily harvest limits for smallmouth bass, rainbow trout and northern pike will be lifted in an effort to simplify regulations on the cooperatively managed waterbody. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, which manage fisheries in the southern portion of Flathead Lake, already waive catch limits for all three non-native species. State managers said the changes were unlikely to result in measurable changes to the lake’s fisheries, as few anglers would exceed the current daily harvest limitations of five rainbow trout, 15 northern pike and 15 smallmouth bass. Daily harvest limits will remain in place for rainbow trout and smallmouth bass on most other waterbodies in the western

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Six Grizzlies on a Calving Lot, 35 Miles From the Mountains

Six grizzlies on a Choteau calving lot, 35 miles from the mountains. A new video explains why Montana’s bears keep moving onto the plains.

Choteau, MT · 1d

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Great Falls Hosted Two Days Of Specialized Animal Cruelty Training

Investigating cases involving hundreds of animals can be complicated. Professionals from across Montana recently gathered in Great Falls to prepare.

Great Falls, MT · 2d

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Great Falls Hosted Two Days Of Specialized Animal Cruelty Training

Investigating cases involving hundreds of animals can be complicated. Professionals from across Montana recently gathered in Great Falls to prepare.

Great Falls, MT · 2d

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Heroes Rise Coffee Shutters Great Falls Drive-thru Over Winter Heating Problems

Heroes Rise Coffee shut its Great Falls drive-thru at 5600 7th Avenue South this past weekend. Owners say the building couldn't keep employees warm through winter, and they're hoping to find a forever home.

Great Falls, MT · 4d

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How This Locally-Owned Artisan Pizzeria Won Hearts in Great Falls, MT

Somewhere in downtown Great Falls, a brick oven in the back corner of a dining room has been burning around the clock for years. 🔥. Fire Artisan Pizza is a wood-fired pizzeria where fallen maple and hickory logs, scratch-made dough, and wildly creative toppings turn dinner into a small event. 🍕

Great Falls, MT · 5d

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Photojournalists head out on a scavenger hunt

On Oct. 27, members of the photojournalism class scattered about the building, aiming to create photographs that represented the one word they had been assigned. The words ranged from DARK and SIMPLE to INTELLIGENT and JOYFUL. Each photographer was free to interpret the word in any way they wanted to. Here are some of their best shots.

Great Falls, MT · 4d

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Heroes Rise Coffee Shutters Great Falls Drive-thru Over Winter Heating Problems

Heroes Rise Coffee shut its Great Falls drive-thru at 5600 7th Avenue South this past weekend. Owners say the building couldn't keep employees warm through winter, and they're hoping to find a forever home.

Great Falls, MT · 4d

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Corvallis student earns spot on world dance stage

A chance conversation backstage at a dance competition in Great Falls has turned into an international opportunity for 15-year-old Madi Needles of Corvallis. The Corvallis High School sophomore will represent the United States at the International Dance Organization’s World Jazz Championships, November 26-29, in Podčetrtek, Slovenia. It started...

Corvallis, MT · 7d

Fairfield Sun Times

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Great Things in Great Falls: Supper socials, holiday shopping and a celebration of beards and brews

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Great things are gearing up in Great Falls as we head into the holiday season, from holiday shopping to a beard competition. Reserve your spot for the Enbar’s Supper Social Club on Friday, November 13. Diners can expect an Italian themed family-style dining experience filled...

Great Falls, MT · 6d

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Great Falls welcomes new restaurant

It’s no mystery to the people living in the Electric City that the town could use more restaurants. It’s a good thing that Great Falls just got a new, crispy, juicy, and tender addition. C. M. Russell High School freshman Mackenzie McAllister is excited to welcome the new...

Great Falls, MT · 10d

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A Night Out in Great Falls with World Ballet Company

Breathtaking. That is the first word that comes to mind when describing The World Ballet Company’s touring production of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. I had the opportunity to attend their performance here in Great Falls, and when I say my eyes were misty the entire time, I am not exaggerating.

Great Falls, MT · 8d

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Singers Wanted For Great Falls Symphonic Choir Auditions This November In Downtown Great Falls

After nearly 70 years, the Great Falls Symphony keeps the community connected through music. The symphonic choir is now recruiting new members for auditions coming up this November.

Great Falls, MT · 9d

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Live Auction Starts At 6 P.m. Saturday At Norley Hall, Branding Irons Food Truck On Site

Saturday night at Norley Hall in Conrad, the community gathers for Kelly Syvertson's benefit auction. Viewing and silent bidding start at 5 p.m., live auction at 6 p.m., with food from the Branding Irons truck.

Conrad, MT · 9d

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FWP Region 4: After two weekends, hunter numbers and harvest continue to be above average in north-central MT

During the first week of Montana's general rifle season, hunter activity at the Augusta check station remains above average, with 630 hunters checked and a 26% success rate in big game harvests. Both deer and elk harvests are significantly higher than recent averages, while caution is advised due to grizzly bear sightings.

Augusta, MT · 10d