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  • Montana FWP To Host Virtual Meeting On Waterfowl Hunting Zones, Season Dates Sept. 5

    Aug 28, 2024

    HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a community meeting on waterfowl hunting regulations and zone management. The meeting will be held Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. The event is intended to provide information about how federal frameworks influence state regulations. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for hunters to share their concerns, suggestions and ideas regarding current waterfowl hunting zones and season dates directly with agency representatives. This meeting is a key part of FWP’s commitment to ensuring that wat...

  • Chronic Wasting Disease Proclamation

    ND Fish and Game|Aug 28, 2024

    Big game hunters should note the 2024 chronic wasting disease proclamation for baiting and transportation requirements for deer, elk and moose as a precaution against the spread of chronic wasting disease. Noteworthy items include: Deer gun hunting unit 2B is removed from the list of units where baiting is restricted after the minimum sampling requirement was met with no positive detections. No new units have been added to the baiting restriction list for 2024-25. Hunters are prohibited from transporting into North Dakota the whole carcass or...

  • Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot

    ND Fish and Game|Aug 28, 2024

    The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, local wildlife clubs and other sponsors will usher youngsters into fall during the annual Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot. The event is Aug. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Game and Fish Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park on the grounds of the North Dakota State Fair. Young outdoor enthusiasts will experience outdoor activities that relate to archery, fishing, waterfowl and upland game. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Game and...

  • Deer Archery Season Opens

    ND Fish and Game|Aug 28, 2024

    North Dakota’s deer bow season opens Aug. 30 at noon and continues through Jan. 5, 2025. Bowhunters can buy a license online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov, or at vendors linked to the department’s online licensing system. Hunters should plan accordingly and allow for time to receive their tag in the mail, as the tag will arrive by postal mail and not over the counter while the customer waits. This applies while purchasing a bow license at a license vendor, or at the Game and Fish Department’s main office in Bi...

  • West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes

    Aug 28, 2024

    State and local health officials are reporting the first Montana West Nile virus (WNV) detections for summer 2024 in mosquitoes across four counties. Six mosquito pools in Blaine, Dawson, Prairie, and Wibaux counties have tested positive for WNV. Detection in mosquitoes is an early indicator that activity is increasing within the state, putting humans at higher risk of illness. Historically, Montana identifies the first human and/or horse WNV cases of the year within about two weeks of detecting WNV in mosquitoes. “Now is the time to take a...

  • ND Fall Turkey Season Set

    ND Fish and Game|Aug 28, 2024

    The fall turkey season is set with 4,545 licenses available to hunters, 110 more than last year. Applicants can apply online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. The deadline is Sept. 4. Only North Dakota residents are eligible to apply in the first lottery. The fall wild turkey season runs from Oct. 12- Jan. 5, 2025....

  • Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest

    ND Fish and Game Dept|Aug 28, 2024

    Photographers interested in sending photos for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest must follow guidelines for submitting their work. Photographers should go to the Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov/wildlife/watchable-photo-contest. Then it is a matter of providing some pertinent information about the photo and uploading it. Doing so helps both with ease of submitting photos for the photographer and managing those images for department staff. The contest is open and the deadline for sub...

  • Be Entertained At The Richland County Fair & Rodeo Aug.1-3

    Dianne Swanson|Jul 24, 2024

    The Richland County Fair is famous for a lot of reasons, including providing great entertainment. Free entertainment abounds on the Richland County Fair & Rodeo grounds. Take a break from the heat and enjoy the antics of David Lichtenstein three times per day, all four days, in the old commercial building. He specializes in western comedy featuring his character, Leapin' Louie. As a virtuoso of new vaudeville and alternative circus, he is a master of physical comedy, trick roping, fancy whip...

  • Ag West Proud To Be Part Of Co-op Day At The Richland County Fair & Rodeo

    Dianne Swanson|Jul 24, 2024

    As a cooperative lender, Ag West, Sidney, and its three dedicated employees provide lending and crop insurance to its customers. Its mission is, in part, to support rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services, serving every part of agriculture from the smallest to the largest and everything in between. Branch manager/relationship manager Rob Breuer, who has been with Ag West since 2012, is excited about this year's fair and particularly the...

  • Boy Scout Troop 141's Fair Booth

    Mackenzie Hill|Jul 24, 2024

    Boy Scout Troop 141's contribution to the Richland County Fair began with a modest portable structure, measuring just 8x6 feet with a 6-ft. ceiling. The troop would set up the booth for the fair's four days and then would haul it away until the following year. Despite its humble beginnings, the menu was initially tiny, limited to candy, pop, and popcorn due to the building's size. However, in 1993, everything changed thanks to the generosity of former member Cliff Larson, who provided the...

  • New Richland County Fair Building Doubles Event Space

    Dianne Swanson|Jul 24, 2024

    In the style of the new cattle barn and the 4-H and school exhibit buildings, the new addition to the Event Center has the look of a barn on the outside. "It has the feel of the ag style, not industrial. It feels like a county fair," Richland County Fair Manager Pam Shelmidine explained. With B&B Builders as general contractor, and using local sub-contractors where ever possible, the addition was built using county oil and gas money, with no additional taxpayer funding. Exhibitors at this year's...

  • "Tough Enough To Wear Pink" Celebrates 17th Year At The Richland County Fair & Rodeo

    Ellen Wznick|Jul 24, 2024

    Sidney, MT – "The Tough Enough To Wear Pink" (TETWP) campaign was founded in 2004 by Terry Wheatley, a cancer survivor and the wife and mother to PRCA cowboys Jim and Wade Wheatley, and Karl Stressman, the former commissioner of the PRCA and former director of special events for Wrangler. The idea was to challenge the tough rodeo contestants to wear pink at one of the NFR performances in support of families facing breast cancer. The event was an instant hit with cowboys and fans wearing pink. T...

  • 4-H Members To Participate In Richland County Fair & Rodeo

    Josie Evenson|Jul 24, 2024

    The 2023-2024 4-H year, thus far, has been extremely successful for the 240 4-H members and 82 adult volunteers in the ten active 4-H clubs in Richland County. 4-H focuses on growing confident, capable, and caring youth through science, citizenship and healthy living projects that provide hands on learning and engagement in their home and community. In 4-H youth partner with caring adults that prepare them for their future and aid them in being ready for a career of their choosing. 4-H offers a...

  • 2023 Richland County Fair Highlights

    Jul 24, 2024

  • Marett Schieber; This Year's 4-H Senior

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jul 24, 2024

    Marett Schieber, one of Richland County's graduating senior 4-H members, knows the power of consistency. In her novice years, she earned the title for the Richland County Fair's Grand Champion Market Hog, but overall is extremely proud to have always been "in the blue" with her ribbons. Starting with lambs, Marett had her own breeding ewe group at one point but has since moved onto steers and has shown them for the last 7 years. This year, she will have a market steer and possibly a breeding...

  • Corbin Steinbeisser Sidney 4-H Senior

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jul 24, 2024

    In between running a tractor, feed truck, or managing livestock while working on his parent's farm and ranch operation, Corbin Steinbeisser manages to raise a quality 4-H steer, and helps his younger siblings with theirs, as much as they allow him to, that is. In his first year of showing, he won Reserve in Novice Showmanship with his market steer, so he certainly knows how to get one in the winner's circle. Maintaining a reliable feed schedule and lots of time are his keys to a good animal to...

  • Richland County Fair & Rodeo Adds 8 New Vendors

    Mackenzie Hill|Jul 24, 2024

    The annual county fair is just around the corner! Kicking off on Wednesday, July 31 and running through Saturday, Aug. 3 this year's event is set to be bigger and better than ever before. With eight exciting newcomers joining the roster of vendors, fair-goers can look forward to a range of new offerings, while still enjoying the classic favorites they've come to love. From the always-popular Sons of Norway Viking meatballs to the richly-flavored Mafia Pizza, there's something for everyone to...

  • Fair Entertainment For All!

    Jul 24, 2024

  • It's A Family Tradition – Brookman Rodeo, LLC

    Ellen Wznick|Jul 24, 2024

    Like Hank Williams, Jr.'s song "Family Tradition," rodeo runs deep in the Wieferich family, Sidney. Dave and Cathy Wieferich officially took over the family business in 2002 when Marvin Brookman, Cathy's grandfather and founder of Brookman Rodeo Company, suffered a stroke. They continue Marvin Brookman's legacy since his death in 2006 and have been producing the Richland County Fair & Rodeo since 2009. Marvin started Brookman Rodeo in 1936 at the age of 23 when he joined the Cowboys Turtle...

  • This July Celebrate "Where You Belong" With Watford City Parks & Recreation

    Jul 17, 2024

    Watford City, ND - This July, join Watford City Parks & Recreation for Park & Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Watford City is a stronger, more vibrant community because of parks and recreation. Watford City Parks & Recreation is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting our community to share their experiences and tell us how Parks and Recreation has positively impacted their life. Krystal Picklesimer, Watford City Parks & Recreation recreation manager, stated...

  • Williston Research Center Weeds Day Set For July 22

    Mackenzie Hill|Jul 17, 2024

    The 2024 Weed Control and Crop Safety event ”(Weeds Day” will open at the Williston Research Extension Center, 14120 HWY 2, Williston, Monday July 22, starting at 8:30 a.m. Attendees will be greeted with donuts and coffee, followed by an update on weed control from Dr. Brian Jenks at 9 a.m. From 9:30-11 a.m., participants will have the opportunity for a self-guided tour of the weed trials. The event will conclude with a provided lunch at 11:30 a.m. 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for crop safety and weed control. Researchers are cur...

  • A Closer Look At The Snowberry

    Andy Kuester|Jul 17, 2024

    It's hot! Summer is "getting on" and we've seen some of our favorite plants arrive, perform, and finish their display of blooms in our landscape. The season of Late July through September is often considered by many the "dog days" of summer. We often think that many of our opportunities for performance in our landscape have passed us by. Nothing could be further from the truth! In a series of articles, we'll share with you some of our favorite shrubs for "late summer" interest. While a likely...

  • Summertime Area Events

    Jul 17, 2024

  • Look Out For Harmful Algal Blooms When Recreating This Summer

    Jul 17, 2024

    HELENA—When recreating on Montana’s waterbodies, be on the lookout for harmful algal blooms (HABs) that can occur on Montana’s lakes and reservoirs. HABs can release toxins that can impact human and animal health. Report suspected HABs at HAB.mt.gov to help alert others and prevent illness. How to identify a HAB: A coloration or scum in the water that can look like spilled paint, pea soup, or grass clippings. Often blue, green or red in color. HABs can occur when certain water conditions (nutrient levels, sunlight and temperature) cause a rap...

  • Fairview Is THE PLACE TO BE July 18-21

    Dianne Swanson|Jul 17, 2024

    The Fairview Old Timers' Reunion and Summer Festival Committee has an entire weekend full of activities for everyone planned for July 18-21. It's a weekend of class and family reunions and so much more with the theme of "Old Times, New Celebrations". Events take place at Sharbono Park unless specified elsewhere. Please bring your lawn chairs. Buttons featuring this year's honoree, Ken Babcock, are available now at Fairview merchants while Festival T-shirts are on sale at Neu's SuperValu and...

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