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Based on continuing reports of white-tailed deer mortality in western North Dakota caused by epizootic hemorrhagic disease, the state Game and Fish Department is allowing hunters with whitetail licenses in units 3D1, 3D2, 3E1, 3E2, 3F1, 3F2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F the option of turning those licenses in for refunds. Hunters who return their licenses will have their bonus points restored, if applicable, to the same number of points prior to the 2020 deer gun lottery. Bruce Stillings, big game supervisor, said the decision is based on...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2020 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from units in the western third of the state. Samples from hunter-harvested deer taken will be tested from units 3A1, 3A2, 3A3 (that portion of the unit north of U.S. Highway 2), 3B1, 3C (that portion of the unit west of the Missouri River), 3E1, 3E2, 3F1, 3F2, 4A, 4B and 4C. Game and Fish wildlife veterinarian Dr. Charlie Bahnson said given the COVID situation, Game and...
I was 41 years old the first time I went hunting. I grew up on the central coast of California. Hunting wasn't an integral part of life, nor was it a frequent topic of conversation around the supper table. Other than the occasional, stray comment about killing Bambi, hunting just wasn't on our minds. Don't judge me. When I was allowed to choose where I wanted to live, I ended up in eastern Montana. Not bad for a first choice. When I first expressed curiosity about hunting, the most common...
Helena – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will begin accepting grant applications for four recreation grant programs on Monday, Nov. 2, at 12 p.m. via the online system at funding.mt.gov. Applications for the Recreational Trails Program, the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program, the new Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program, and the new Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program are due by Feb. 1, at 3 p.m. In total, these four grant programs provide over $3 million for recreation projects across Montana. Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program: Th...
Hunters who use boats to access waterfowl or big game hunting areas can help prevent aquatic invasive species from infesting Montana’s wetlands, rivers and lakes. The three steps of Clean, Drain, Dry greatly minimize the risk of spreading invasive species. Waterfowl hunters should clean gear that can unintentionally carry invasive plants or animals. Before hunting in a new area, all hunters should: - Clean aquatic plants, animals and mud from boat, trailer, anchor, waders, boots, decoys, decoy lines and push poles. - Drain water from decoys, b...
During the busy time of harvest, Agriculturists at Sidney Sugars Inc. work extra hard to help ensure that things are running smoothly at area beet receiving stations. Two of the newest agriculturists at Sidney Sugars Inc. who help contribute to making sugar beet harvest happen are Somer Reidle and Timothy Cymbaluk. Reidle is originally from Bainville, MT, and has been working for Sidney Sugars since June 2019. She was hired fresh out of college, "I graduated in May 2019 from Montana State...
President Trump and USDA Secretary Perdue have announced a second round of aid through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Up to $14 billion will be used to help farmers devastated by the economic disaster caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost $10 billion from the first CFAP provided much-needed support to livestock, dairy, non-specialty and specialty crop producers throughout the country. Some farmers were initially left out of CFAP, and although the program was expanded to include more commodities, aid was only made available...
Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing $1.68 billion in payments to agricultural producers and landowners for the 21.9 million acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), which provides annual rental payment for land devoted to conservation purposes. “CRP is one of the many ‘tools’ that USDA offers to producers and private landowners to help best manage sensitive lands,” said Richard Fordyce, USDA’s Farm Service Agency Administrator. “Lands enrolled in this program conserve soil, improve water quali...
The Montana State University Eastern Agricultural Research Center has been harvesting sugar beet plots since Monday, Sept. 21. Chengci Chen, MSU EARC superintendent and cropping systems agronomist, explained that harvest has been going smoothly for the center thus far. The weather conditions from this year have affected harvest in both a positive and negative way. "The dry and warm weather makes harvesting easier for us. However, the abnormally warm weather in September is not ideal for sugar...
The Roundup held their 17th Annual Sugar Beet Decorating Contest Oct. 13 at Neu's SuperValu, Fairview. Special thanks to Neu's SuperValu and Powder Keg for sponsoring the event....
Bozeman – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana has set a Nov. 17, 2020, application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle. The cutoff date applies to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program-Classic (CSP), and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP-EQIP). “NRCS provides funding and technical assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners implement conservation practices that pro...
For over 40 years, Norby, Inc. has been a loyal customer of Niehenke Welding, Sidney. The welding company has always done special projects for Norby but more recently Stan and Ross Rosaaen of Niehenke Welding created a particularly special piece for Norby. Amidst beet harvest, Stan and Ross welded a small John Deere green-colored box, which was welded on to a Norby beet digger. This box was used to store the ashes of Rocky Norby, an area farmer who passed away in a tragic accident in May 2020....
Five McKenzie County 4-H'ers participated in the first State 4-H Air Rifle Match conducted in their home counties. Gwen and John Signalness, children of Katie and Wade Signalness, Watford City, participated as juniors and beginners. In addition, the following 4-H'ers entered the beginner division: • Beau Hovland, son of Jennifer and Blaine Hovland, Arnegard • Will Forbes, son of Cari and Justin Forbes, Watford City • Coty Schoenwald, son of Ross and Michelle Schoenwald, Keene To parti...
Washington, Oct. 14 - Agricultural producers can now make elections and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2021 crop year. The signup period opened Tuesday, Oct. 13. These key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety-net programs help producers weather fluctuations in either revenue or price for certain crops, and more than $5 billion in payments are in the process of going out to producers who signed up for the 2019 crop year. “Although commodity prices are starting to show a g...
Every year at the first signs of fall temperatures begin to dip and we can start to expect the occasional overnight frost. This reminds us that winter will soon be here. It's time to start thinking about any of those plants you've enjoyed this summer and whether or not you would like to attempt to SAVE them by overwintering them indoors. There are many factors involved with overwintering plants in your home. Let's spend a few minutes outlining those various things. Cleaning When deciding to...
(BPT) - For many families across America, fall is viewed as a time to reset and create new rituals, especially with key moments like back-to-school. We all know common routines have been disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which makes parenting more challenging than ever. This year, preventing illness at home is part of everyone's focus. A simple runny nose could mean anything from the common cold or allergies to something more serious like the flu or COVID. "This fall, parents' #1 priority...
(BPT) - While the crisp autumn air signals the change of seasons, it also brings fire safety risks associated with fall activities, such as getting cozy around a campfire and burning candles. While spending more time at home and cooking more indoors as cooler weather approaches, it is important to be prepared. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): * Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fires in the U.S.; * Campfire accidents send thousands of people to...
Picking up the pieces after a fire is a challenging and emotional task for any homeowner, Billy and Sheri Carlson needed to do just that following a recent fire in their home at Tobacco Gardens on Lake Sakakawea. Billy is a Watford City native and his wife Sheri is from Wyoming. The Carlsons along with their kids Halle, Kyle, and Emma are a big part of the community and own Northern States Fishing Tools. Following the fire they needed a complete rebuild of the family home. They called in a...
Dennis Breivik II, from Williston, races the No. "11B" racecar in the IMCA Hobby Stock Classification. He has been racing since 2015. "This year will mark the end of my fifth year of racing," added Breivik. Breivik explained that racing is one of his favorite hobbies. "We are pretty laid-back racing. I consider it as just something fun to do on the weekends. My dad, me, and my wife are really just out there to have fun and have a good time," stated Breivik. Breivik's dad, Dennis, encouraged him...
Chuck Thiel comes from a long line of hound hunters. His family has been raising and hunting with hound dogs for over 80 years! "My dad was a hound guy, and so was my grandpa and great-grandpa," stated Chuck Thiel. Thiel carried on the hound hunting tradition and still actively hound hunts with his family, but his passion for hunting encouraged him to seek out other hunting avenues at a young age. "I have been hunting my whole life. My dad kind of got me into it, but I took off at a young age...
It's cool this morning. There is a different feel to the air. The days are slowly getting shorter, my bird dogs are getting restless and I am listening for that first bugle of a bull elk down in the river bottom. It's that time when I, and all hunters, anxiously prepare for the glorious days we spend pursuing our quarry in the forests and uplands of our Montana. But this year things are different, and as we take to the field we must acknowledge that difference and change our behavior for the...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is offering online hunter and bowhunter education courses this year in response to social distancing requirements and restrictions on group gatherings related to COVID-19. To take the online hunter education courses, Montana students can get the free code by accessing our website at http://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter/ and select the course you want to take. The online courses, which are developed and administered by the outdoor education company Kalkomey, include text, videos and interactive scenarios to engage...
COVID-19 has put a damper on many activities, but there are still plenty of family fun events to take in. Watford City Thursdays - Sept. 3 – Watford Market, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 501 7th St SE. Visit local vendor booths while listening to live music from local artists. The Lions Club will be selling $5 burger plates. Thurs., Aug. 6 – Sip N' Paint Rooster at the Rough Rider Center. Did you know that having a rooster in your kitchen brings good luck? Cost is $35. BYOB. Register at www...
Summer days can be especially hot in August. Wearing a mask out in this weather can make things even worse. Luckily local businesses in the area provide some hard serve ice cream options to provide refreshing relief from the heat. Larsen Service Drug, Watford City Larsen Service Drug, 244 Main St N, is home to an old fashioned soda fountain in the rear of the store next to the pharmacy. The soda fountain provides a daily fix of shakes, ice cream sodas, sundaes and more. They offer 11 flavors of...
The MonDak API Golf Tournament was held June 26 & 27. Chapter President Terry Williams (left) presents Bruce Prevost a check for $10,000 for winning the hole-in-one prize. (Photo submitted)...
