BILLINGS — A public meeting on a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks proposal to buy 72 acres for a fishing access site northwest of Columbus is set for 7 p.m. July 24, 2008, at the Columbus City Hall. The Holmgren

Have you ever wondered if the mushroom you found is edible? Learn the basics of mushroom identification and more at a special program at Salmon Lake State Park on Friday, July 18. The program starts at 8 p.m. at the

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission will meet in Kalispell July 17 to consider final upland game bird seasons and to discuss cutthroat trout conservation in the South Fork of the Flathead River drainage in northwestern Montana. At the

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host three public hearings in July to gather comment on a rule proposal that would allow state wildlife officials to designate the gray wolf as a species in need of management. The need for

Hunters interested in obtaining a special permit to hunt sandhill cranes in the Sweet Grass and Wheatland counties portion of the Central Flyway, as well as in three areas of western Montana in the Pacific Flyway, must apply by July

Hunters have until July 31 to purchase chances for elk, deer, bison, antelope and mountain lion SuperTag hunting licenses. SuperTag chances are available for purchase online and from most licenses providers.

Hunters planning to pursue wild turkeys in w estern Montana this fall must apply for a special permit by July 31. The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission will consider final fall turkey permit quotas at its July 17 meeting

Fire-danger is an ever-present threat during summer in Montana. As summer temperatures heat up, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds everyone who plans to be outdoors to be aware that fire danger is also on the rise.