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USAF to Host Sentinel Townhalls in Lewistown, Fairfield, and Great Falls

USAF to Host Sentinel Townhalls in Lewistown, Fairfield, and Great Falls

The U.S. Air Force is holding three town hall meetings in Montana this month to provide up-to-date information about the Sentinel Program. The locations and times for the meetings are: * May 13: Fergus County Fairgrounds in Lewistown, starting at 6 p.m. * May 14: Fairfield High School

Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing

Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing

Give your mom a fish, and feed her for a day. Take your mom fishing, give her memories for a lifetime. Celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend on the water. Fishing licenses will not be required on May 10 and 11, and the forecast looks fine. In 2021, Gov. Greg

FWP Region 4 Volunteer Instructors Honored for Service in Educational Programs

FWP Region 4 Volunteer Instructors Honored for Service in Educational Programs

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently honored the service of central Montana hunter, bowhunter, and trapper education instructors at a workshop in Great Falls. At the 2025 Region 4 workshop, 14 instructors were awarded for their service milestones, ranging from 10 to 45 years. The latest honorees are listed below.

New Law Increases the Costs of Private Pond Licenses

New Law Increases the Costs of Private Pond Licenses

Landowners looking to build a private pond or renew their pond license will see an increase in fees after new legislation was signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte. House Bill 74, raises the cost of the application fee from $10 to $600, the renewal fee from $10 to $250 and requires

FWP, Montana Audubon Center to host “Amphestival: An Amphibian Education Night” May 8

FWP, Montana Audubon Center to host “Amphestival: An Amphibian Education Night” May 8

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Audubon Center are hosting an amphibian education night with family-friendly activities focused on learning about and celebrating amphibians. The free event will take place Thursday, May 8, at the Montana Audubon Center (7026 S. Billings Blvd.) from 6-8 p.m.

Scheels Aim High Aquatic and Recreation Center Hosts Tai Chi Class

Scheels Aim High Aquatic and Recreation Center Hosts Tai Chi Class

Throughout the month of May, Scheels Aim High Big Sky (SAHBS) Aquatic and Recreation Center invites participants to learn Tai Chi and improve balance. Each class will begin with a warm up and will be followed by learning about proper Tai Chi form. Yang style Tai Chi is a gentle,

First Peoples Buffalo Jump and Tower Rock State Parks Hosting Programs in May

First Peoples Buffalo Jump and Tower Rock State Parks Hosting Programs in May

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting several educational programs and events at Tower Rock and First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Parks in May. First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is three miles north of Ulm, and Tower Rock State Park is about 8 miles south of Cascade. Montana residents