Montana’s 2008 State Parks poster contest challenges fifth grade students to test their artistic skills this spring and win exciting prizes. This year’s contest theme is "Experience Montana State Parks." The deadline to enter is April 4. Contest prizes include lodging in a Montana State Park, backpacks, equipment and field guides. For contest materials, go to the FWP web page at fwp.mt.gov , under ’State Parks’ click on 2008 Poster Contest. The art work must be no larger than 9 inches by 14 inches, and no smaller than 8.5 inches by 11 inches. Judges will assess creativity, imagination, theme, originality, design, and use and control of the medium. Winners will be announced April 18. Students and teachers without access to the Internet may request an information packet from FWP by phoning: 406-444-3818, or by writing: FWP, Parks Division, 1420 East 6th Ave., Helena, MT, 59620-0701.