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Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt, set for Oct 17-18, will come a week earlier this year. The two-day special season is open to youngsters ages 12 to 15 who’ve passed a hunter safety course. Additionally, 11-year-olds who passed hunter safety may hunt if they’ll be 12 by Jan. 16, 2014. “There’s been some confusion this year due to the scheduling of the statewide teachers’ convention,” said Ron Aasheim, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks spokesman in Helena. The youth hunt is always scheduled during the public schools’ two-day vacation in Oct...
Hunters who witnessed a drop in mule deer numbers in many areas of Montana a few years ago will see improving populations this year as favorable weather and habitat conditions kicked in in 2014 and 2015. Additionally, in many areas of the state, fawn recruitment has been excellent and populations are doing well. Even if you didn’t draw a special permit this year, remember Montana offers numerous opportunities to hunt for deer with just a general hunting license. Montana’s archery season for deer will close Oct. 18. The general deer season ope...
These are good times for elk hunters as Montana elk populations continue to be strong across most of the state. In some areas of western Montana, where populations have declined, wildlife biologists have recently observed increased recruitment of calves. In many hunting districts, however, access to private lands can be difficult, which can affect hunting success given landownership patterns and distribution of elk. Montana’s archery season for elk will close Oct. 18. The general, five-week long, elk-hunting season runs Oct. 24 through Nov. 29....
Montana antelope populations are continuing to recover and grow from previous years’ winter kills and low fawn numbers in central and eastern Montana. This year, there are even a few more special licenses available reflecting that improving status. Successful antelope-license applicants may recognize increased fawn production in many areas as populations respond to this year’s favorable weather and habitat conditions. Montana’s antelope archery season will close Oct. 9. The general rifle season for antelope will run Oct.10-Nov. 8. As alway...
Michael and Bambi Stump Life was a little chaotic almost two years ago for Michael and Bambi Stump when they picked up and moved their family to Sidney all the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The family was transferred here by Mike's employer, OneOk. He also had to transfer into the National Guard unit out of Great Falls. Moving from Tulsa to Sidney was quite the change for this family of five! Bambi, a veteran of 19 years in the Air Force National Guard, knew she could reside where ever her...
Randy and Kelly Johnson Nestled among many well-established trees and cascading rock gardens, sits a classic tri-level house that Randy and Kelly Johnson and their two sons are proud to call home. The home was originally built in 1981 by Karen Gebhardt and was one of the first in the sub-division. The Johnsons purchased the house in 1992 and since that time they have done two extensive remodels to the property. The first project was done in 2006 and the second in 2011. Family friend and...
The latest trend in do-it-yourself design and refurbishing is now available through Brenda Larson at Creative Solutions in Sidney. Chalk paint, from the American Paint Company, is an all-natural, mineral based, solvent free paint that contains no VOCs and is eco-friendly. It is acrylic free and doesn't have any fungicides or co-polymers and it is inspiring people across Pinterest to breathe new life into old furniture. Chalk paint has no odor and cleans up easily with water; there is no priming...
Rock-on Stone Engraving, a new and unique business to the Sidney area, is available to begin taking orders for address and residence markers, customized stepping stones, and memorial stones. While visiting the Black Hills, Arlen and Lonnie Price noticed that many residences had stone markers with a family name or address engraved into them which piqued their interest. After doing some online research, the Prices decided to purchase an engraving machine, which is similar to a sandblasting...
The 4th annual Parade of Homes will be held in Sidney on Sunday, September 27th. The team at Creative Solutions is proud to sponsor this event as a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County. Once again, there is a great lineup of homes! Those who attend the event will tour three newly built homes, three recently remodeled homes and one newly built apartment complex. All I can say is...be prepared to be amazed! A few features all will enjoy include unique floorplans, great...
Montana residents and nonresidents can show support for members of the military who have given the ultimate sacrifice by donating their hunting license to a disabled military veteran or disabled active duty service member. The disabled veteran or active armed forces member who receives the donated hunting license must be working with an organization that uses hunting as part of the rehabilitation process. While one can’t choose the organization to receive a donated license, the disabled veteran or armed forces member who receives the license w...
Fire Marshall Rob Gilbert of Sidney reminds everyone to be safe this hunting season. “As dry as it is out there, hunters need to be careful,” he said. Some basic rules include: Stay on established roads and trails. Don’t drive or park on tall grass If you smoke, do so only in a safe area, clear of vegetation, and don’t throw butts on the ground. Campfires should only be in designated spots and “dead–out-cold” before you leave. Carry a fire extinguisher and shovel in your vehicle. They can go a long way in stopping a fire. Enjoy a successful an...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will partner with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to improve and increase wildlife habitat and public access for recreational opportunities on privately-owned and operated ranch lands. “Montana will receive more than $700,000 for the purchase of conservation leases on private ranch lands enrolled in the Sage-Grouse Initiative (SGI) Program,” said Rick Northrup, wildlife habitat bureau chief for FWP wildlife habitat bureau chief. “This generous grant will benefit landowners, wildlife, and recreationists in ar...
North Dakota’s pronghorn lottery has been held and individual results are available online at the State Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. A total of 410 licenses were available in units 3B, 4A, and 4C. Over 6,500 applications, including 144 gratis, were received. Unsuccessful applicants who submitted their application online or through the department’s 800 licensing telephone number will receive a refund back to their credit card. Individuals who submitted paper applications will receive a refund check....
The North Dakota Community Action Sportsmen Against Hunger program is accepting donations of goose meat taken during the early Canada goose season. In addition, the program will accept Canada and light (snow, blue and Ross’s) goose donations during the regular waterfowl season. Similar to last year, 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 m...
Opening weekend of North Dakota's deer season 2014 was really cold, but first time hunter Valerie Deicks, Cartwright, stuck it out and was rewarded with a 4-point mule deer buck. She and her husband, Dutch, stalked the animal for over two hours, using the noise of migrating geese to cover their movements. "He was wonderful," Valerie said of her husband. "He knew just what to do and where to go." Deicks shot the gun, which she had won, for about an hour, sighting it in and getting comfortable...
North Dakota’s 2015 waterfowl season is set, with noteworthy changes including a daily bag limit of two canvasbacks and three white-fronted geese. Opening day for North Dakota residents is Sept. 26 for ducks, geese, coots and mergansers. Nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl in North Dakota Oct. 3. The season for swans opens Oct. 3 for both residents and nonresidents. Hunters may take six ducks per day with the following restrictions: five mallards of which two may be hens, three wood ducks, three scaup, two redheads, two pintails and two c...
North Dakota’s fall turkey season is set with 3,655 licenses available to hunters. This is a drop of 150 fewer than last year. Prospective hunters, including gratis applicants, can apply online, or print out an application to mail, at the State Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Paper applications are available from Game and Fish offices, county auditors and license vendors. The deadline for applying is Sept. 2. Applications are also accepted at the department’s toll-free licensing line, 800-406-6409. A service fee is added for licens...
It was the fall of 2007, four to five weeks into the bow hunting season, and James Decker had been bow hunting at every opportunity. It was still dark as he put his boat into the river, sharing the water with chunks of ice as a promise that winter was coming. He boated five miles to his tree stand, having chosen the location after carefully observing deer trails; rutting deer, bucks fighting each other and looking for does, mark their territory by rubbing their antlers on trees. This act wears t...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has upcoming plans to temporarily close the Sidney Bridge Fishing Access Site boat ramp located near Sidney. Construction began Aug. 24 on replacing the lower portion of the concrete boat ramp. Fish, Wildlife, & Parks (FWP) will be taking advantage of current low water levels in the Yellowstone River to improve the ramp, which currently has a hazardous drop-off at the end of the ramp. Construction on the project is scheduled to take place from Aug. 24-Sept. 4. FWP will restrict access to the Sidney Bridge boat...
Please plan to join us at the 2015 Richland County Fair & Rodeo, August 5-8! We hope you plan to attend & enjoy the fun-filled days & nights! Entertainment throughout the day includes the many commercial, agriculture, school, and 4-H exhibits, food booths & carnival by North Star Amusements. You won’t want to miss all the daily free act entertainment. Remember to purchase your tickets for the PRCA Rodeos held Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. presented by Brookman Rodeo, LLC. Thursday night’s rodeo performance is “Mi...
Martina McBride with special guest Love and Theft will be in concert Saturday, August 8th at 7:30 pm. The highly anticipated event will be held during the Richland County Fair and Rodeo August 5-8 in Sidney, MT. The chart topping singer songwriter has won Female Vocalist of the year by the Country Music Association four times and has won Top Female Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music three times. McBride is a fourteen time Grammy Award nominee and is well known for songs such as Wild...
With the Richland County Fair fast approaching, there are many things to look forward to: the rodeo, carnival, concert and other entertainment, and, of course, the fair entries that peak people's interests, filling booths and lining walls and shelves. While many exhibits are entered by schools and 4-H members, Open Class entries are for anyone who takes independent interest. There are a number of categories for all ages and while some work on projects specifically for the fair, there are plenty...
Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative was formed in 1952, and currently is celebrating its 63rd year serving its members. Operating in Eastern and Central Montana, Mid-Rivers is the largest landmass telephone cooperative in the continental United States. It services an area encompassing 30,000 square miles over a 21-county area of Montana and three counties in North Dakota. As your cooperative, Mid-Rivers provides a variety of services beyond the basic telecommunications services. Higher Education...
Taylor Searer, a 2015 graduate of Sidney High School, is in his eleventh year of 4-H and his fourth year as an Ambassador, or representative of the 4-H program in Richland County. He is entering hogs, steers, and goats to be judged at his final Richland County Fair 4-H judging and showing. Searer will be showing one of his two steers, which he began working with over the 2014-2015 winter and one of his three hogs that he got in February of this year. Wednesday August 5th from 10:00 am until 2:00...