http://fwp.mt.gov Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks en-US 25718 360 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss (pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" comment "ICRAonline EN v2.0" l r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0)) http://fwp.mt.gov/images/fwp_88x31.jpghttp://fwp.mt.gov/news/8831Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:22:46 GMT ParksWed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Contact: Sara Scott--FWP Heritage Resources Program Manager; 406-444-3797; or visit the FWP web site at fwp.mt.gov Archaelogical Work At Two Western Montana State Parks Bannack Date: September 3-7, 2008 Time: 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Where : Bannack State Park, 25 miles west of Dillon, MT Subject: Historic archaeological excavation project that will mitigate impacts resulting from historic building stabilization at the Meade Hotel.http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_7218.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_7218.aspx ParksFri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMTMontana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on 25 applications for snowmobile-trail grants for 2009. http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_7104.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_7104.aspx ParksThu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe body of a man who went missing after a recent deadly hailstorm at Tongue River Reservoir was recovered Monday. Portions of the reservoir that were closed to boat traffic during search efforts have been re-opened.http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_7015.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_7015.aspx ParksTue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTMontana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds visitors to Montana's state parks, Wildlife Management Areas and fishing access sites that they need to leave the fireworks at home.http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6961.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6961.aspx ParksFri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials said today that a draft management for the Smith River State Park and River Corridor is underdevelopment and the public may have an opportunity to comment on the proposed plan as early as this fall. The draft plan will be based on the recommendations of a citizen advisory committee that is helping to update the existing management plan. FWP will adopt a final plan based on the recommendations of the committee and comments from the public.http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6904.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6904.aspx ParksFri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT FWP reminds those planning commercial activities on sites managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks that commercial-use permits are required. Examples of commercial uses include guided angling and whitewater rafting, guided walks and tours, guided trail rides, boat rentals, and commercial photography. Permits for these and other commercial activities help manage commercial uses on FWP-managed lands.http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6903.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6903.aspx ParksFri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTSeveral different activities are planned to occur at Makoshika State Park this summer. For children ages 7 – 13 several youth programs are scheduled at the park visitor center this summer. To register, forms are available at the park visitor center and for additional information just call 406-377-6256.http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6901.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6901.aspx ParksWed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTBeginning boaters, beware allowing your prelaunch excitement to obscure common sense preparations. The following convenient check list will help keep you and your crew focused and ensure the basic preparations for a safe and fun outdoor adventure.http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6895.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6895.aspx ParksWed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTBefore you can legally operate a car or truck, you are required to pass a driving exam and obtain a drivers license. In Montana some motorboat operators are also required to take an exam and be certified. http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6894.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6894.aspx ParksWed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Boating in Montana is a new experience for many visiting the state for the first time. Lakes and reservoirs are abundant, but boating season is shorter here than in many locations. Nights are cooler and waters are colder than in many states. The shorter boating season also means that Montanans and visitors to the state have more time between seasons when basic boating laws begin to gather dust in the back recesses of boaters and #39; memories.http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6893.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6893.aspx ParksWed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTMontana's waters are exceptional. Many lakes and streams are crystal clear, with nearly litter free shores and streamsides with healthy riparian areas.http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6891.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6891.aspx ParksWed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTAttention boaters: new boat validation decals are needed before you launch your boat this year. http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6890.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6890.aspx ParksWed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTMontana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wardens encounter some hair-raising scenes on or near the water when they are out enforcing the state's boating and water recreation laws.http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6889.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6889.aspx ParksWed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTKayaking is one of the fastest growing sports and understandably so. "Kayaks are lighter-weight and easier to load on vehicles than canoes, and paddling a solo kayak is even simpler than canoeing with a partner," said Marc Goldsmith of Bozeman, a member of the Gallatin Valley Navy, an informal group of friends who enjoy flat-water paddling. http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6888.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6888.aspx ParksWed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTWho would have thought—a navy right here in Gallatin Valley of Montana, hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean? Well, not exactly a navy. We're a group of local water-loving residents who unofficially claim the name and who share a love of paddling on calm, moving water. http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6887.aspx http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_6887.aspx