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The Montana Department of Livestock is reminding hunters that horses are required to have a brand inspection before crossing county lines. According to Montana Code 81-3-211 (2), it is “unlawful to remove or cause to be removed…any livestock…unless the livestock have been inspected for brands by a state stock inspector or deputy state stock inspector and a certificate of the inspection has been issued…for the purpose of the transportation.” “It’s a pretty common violation during hunting season,” said Paul Johnson, Montana Department of L...
Gaffield’s Painting was born 1996 when Sidney area native Kathy Gaffield decided it was time to move from painting friends’ & families’ homes and obtain her contractors license. When Gaffield started painting as a hobby she found she had a knack for it. “I never thought I would do it professionally,” she stated. Now she has painted everything from bathrooms to kitchens and schools to courthouses. In 2006 Gaffield’s daughter, Kim Wenzel took an interest in painting as well. She started her...
No sounds of a highway at this home- just a few passers-by for an afternoon drive and some local residents driving down gravel County Road 345 between Crane and Savage. Brady and Nicki Reuter, along with their three girls, feel blessed to have just this kind of place to call home. Brady works for the family business in the oilfield, while Nicki is grateful to be a stay-at-home mom. Welcome to the Reuter home in the middle of many acres of grain and sugar beets-a calm retreat in the farmland....
In the big town of Crane, Montana, people travel the main street on winding roads, where they get to enjoy the cottonwood trees that overlook an older property with new residents, Shawn and T.J. Rost, formerly of Sidney. The Rosts purchased the Tanglen home (more recently the Craig Herberts) in 2009. The home came with one shop, an established garden with raspberries, chokecherries and plums, a grain bin and beautiful landscape, and the couple hopes to one day put all the pieces of the Tanglen...
Upon driving down 11th Avenue SW in Sidney, Dennis and Brenda Marker’s house looks like a typical ranch style home with a single car garage. However, this home is now anything but typical, thanks to the extensive planning by Dennis and Brenda and the expert remodeling work by H&R Construction. In the process of the remodeling project, the kitchen and dining rooms were expanded, a walk-in pantry and laundry room were added as well as an oversized, triple car garage and workshop that d...
(BPT) - We live in a constantly connected society - more than half of adults in the U.S. own smartphones (75 percent in a recent survey actually admit to taking them in the bathroom). It comes as no surprise that integrating technology into the bathing space is one of the hottest trends in products and interior design. Gone are the days of blasting the TV from an adjacent room to catch the weather forecast, or eating up precious counter space with a docking station for your mobile device. It’s never been easier or more affordable to make y...
(BPT) - The American family continues to evolve, with multiple generations living under the same roof in more households than any time since the Great Depression. Of America’s 76 million households, 5.6 percent (4.3 million) were multi-generational as of 2011, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Homeowners are finding it’s more important than ever to ensure every home improvement project delivers benefits for every member of the family - children, parents and grandparents. Whether your fam...
(BPT) - Driving during the cold winter months can have a hazardous effect on commuting motorists and their passengers. Even the most experienced drivers may find the simplest errand a tough feat, especially if their vehicles are not properly prepared for the challenging conditions winter often brings. Safety and preservation of your vehicle during the winter months should be a top priority. Start the season off right by winterizing your vehicle before taking to the road. Here are some helpful...
(BPT) - Summer storms are a reminder to make certain your roof is well-equipped to help provide protection from Mother Nature. Considering a roof replacement? Follow these tips for outstanding performance, increased curb appeal and enhanced comfort for your family. 1. Check the warning signs One of the best ways to stay in front of a roof replacement is to look for small annoyances that could eventually turn into big problems. Do a thorough investigation, but remember to practice ladder safety....
(BPT) - Nature is bringing a breath of freshness into home decorating, but it’s more than just incorporating flowering pots or opening windows. The latest home decorating trend features natural elements in the textures and finishes of furniture and accessories, giving homeowners an elegant - and often calming-- result of blending nature and home living into a beautiful space. “We really want to see the handprint of nature in our homes now,” says Elaine Griffin, New York interior designer and author of Design Rules. “Organic in the home is huge....
I received a few calls last spring and throughout the summer from homeowners wanting me to look at their trees. Occasionally there was an insect or disease that could be easily found and corrected. However, that was not always the case. Quite often, when looking at tree issues, it is imperative to look back to weather conditions the prior fall or winter and think about what conditions the plant had to suffer through. In an effort to help trees get through the winter without too many problems, here are some tips from Toby Day, our Extension...
If you are like me, you are looking forward to putting the mower and the weed-eater in the storage shed about now. While it does make the lawn look nice, it is not my favorite chore to do. Although it does rate higher than using the snow shovel, which is what will come out of the storage shed when the lawnmower goes in. While we are rapidly approaching the time to put the mower away, I would not go as far as to say that lawn care is finished for the year. There are still a few things that can be done to make sure that, in the spring of 2014,...
September 11 is a good day to remind Montanans that every household needs to be prepared for major emergencies. Disasters can strike quickly and often without warning. During National Preparedness Month, American Red Cross of Montana invites families to get ready for disasters by building a family emergency kit. “When we talk to people about building an emergency kit, they often tell us that they understand the importance of having a kit, but that they just haven’t gotten around to assembling one,” says Rod Kopp, CEO of Montana Red Cross...
Montana has much to offer. We have abundant wildlife, clean water with lots of fish and a slower pace of life that has disappeared elsewhere. Yes, Montana has much to offer and plenty of people who want to take us up on that offer. That’s why Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks works hard at maintaining the Montana lifestyle. FWP, through its land management practices, attempts to preserve natural areas, working landscapes and abundant opportunity for those who enjoy the outdoors. To ensure we are performing our mission, Governor Steve Bullock asked...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites landowners along with hunters, outfitters, and others to get involved now to help set hunting seasons for 2014 and 2015. “FWP recognizes that hunting-season frameworks are important to the agricultural community in Montana,” said FWP Director Jeff Hagener in Helena. “Montana farmers and ranchers have a long history of wildlife conservation, providing much of the habitat for game animals in the state, along with providing hunters with valued hunting opportunities.” Hagener said FWP has already hosted a numb...
Applications are still available for the proposed tundra swan hunting season. Hunters may apply for a swan permit in only one flyway. The seasons are expected to run Sept. 28–Jan. 2, 2014 in the Central Flyway and Oct. 12–Dec. 1 in the Pacific Flyway. Paper applications, which must be received by FWP by 5 p.m. on Sept. 5, are available at all Montana Fish, Wildlife & Park offices, or visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov click “Hunting”. Hunters may also apply through FWP’s Online Licensing system until 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 5. An application...
The North Dakota’s Sportsmen Against Hunger program is again accepting donations of goose meat taken during the early Canada goose season. Much like the popular SAH deer donation program, hunters can bring in their goose meat to participating processors. However, hunters must remove the breast meat from the birds before processors can accept them. Hunters can clean their geese at home prior to delivery to a processor, but breast meat brought from home without a wing or head attached to the meat, must be accompanied by written information t...
Mountain lion and black bear hunting licenses are available at any state license provider, or online, through Aug. 31. After Aug. 31 there is a five-day wait for the use of a mountain lion license and a 24-hour wait on the use of black bear hunting licenses.. If purchased after Sept. 7 there is a 24-hour wait on the use of a wolf hunting license. Licenses can be purchased at a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks office, FWP license provider or online at fwp.mt.gov. Aug. 31 is also the deadline to apply for the special limited-entry mountain lion...
Hunters are reminded that hunting big game over bait is prohibited on all state owned or managed wildlife management areas, all U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service national wildlife refuges and waterfowl production areas, U.S. Forest Service national grasslands, and all North Dakota state school, state park and state forest service lands. The governor’s proclamation relating to chronic wasting disease also includes a provision that prohibits hunting big game over bait on both public and private land in deer units 3E1, 3E2, 3F1, 3F2 and 3C west of t...
Anyone purchasing a Montana hunting license will now have an opportunity to also make an on-the-spot donation to Hunters Against Hunger. “A new Montana law allows individuals to make a contribution that will help nonprofit groups process donated wild game for free distribution by Montana food banks to help feed people in need,” said Ron Aasheim, spokesman for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Helena. When one purchases or applies for a deer, elk, antelope, or bison license or permit the license provider will ask if he or she wishes to don...
North Dakota’s deer archery season opens Friday, Aug. 30 at noon, and bowhunters are reminded that deer bow licenses and accompanying tags are only available through electronic purchase this year. Bowhunters can buy a license online at the State Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov; by calling (800) 406-6409; or at license vendors in counties that are linked to the Game and Fish Department’s online licensing system. In counties that are not on the Game and Fish system, deer bow licenses will not be available at the usual license ven...
With fewer than 300 no-wait nonresident deer combo hunting licenses left for sale, out-of-state hunters still hoping to trek to Montana this fall need to move fast. The first-come first-served nonresident deer combination licenses sell for $565 and are good for archery and general rifle season deer hunting in most districts. The license also includes season conservation, fishing, upland game bird licenses and the hunting-access enhancement fee. There also are a number of nonresident big game and elk combo hunting licenses still available. Monta...
Some over-the-counter surplus licenses for deer B, elk B and fall turkey permits are still available in a few areas. Surplus licenses are those still remaining after Montana’s recent special hunting license or special permit drawing. The left-over licenses or permits are sold on a first-come first-served basis. “B” licenses are for hunting antlerless deer or elk and fall turkey permits must be used with a valid turkey license. Surplus fall turkey permits are available in a couple areas, 375-50, valid in Gallatin County and a portion of Madis...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites landowners along with hunters, outfitters, and others to get involved now to help set hunting seasons for 2014 and 2015. “FWP recognizes that hunting-season frameworks are important to the agricultural community in Montana,” said FWP Director Jeff Hagener in Helena. “Montana farmers and ranchers have a long history of wildlife conservation, providing much of the habitat for game animals in the state, along with providing hunters with valued hunting opportunities.” Hagener said FWP has already hosted...
