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I Won a Tarpon Fishing Trip

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by BitterrootBob on May 15, 2012

A couple of weeks ago I was informed that Ryan Benson, Big Game Forever, was trying to get a hold of me. I called Ryan and he told me I had won a tarpon fishing trip to Gasparilla Pass in Boca Grande, Florida. Gasparilla Pass is one of the top spots for big tarpon in the world. The trip was set for May 18-19 which is prime time for the regal game fish as well. I had not entered any contest or drawing that I could remember but Ryan told me my name was drawn out of members of Big Game Forever. Read the full article →

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Ravalli County Adopts Predator Policy

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After months of work and public comment, Ravalli County Commissioners on Monday, March 5, voted unanimously to adopt a bold predator policy. Despite vocal opposition from wolf advocates, the Commissioners used the power at their disposal to make a courageous decision that will benefit residents along with the local economy. Ravalli County Commissioners will put [...]

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I Told You So Seems Appropriate | Montana Wolf Population Grows 15%

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Despite a harvest of 166 wolves during the 2011-2012 wolf hunting season in Montana, the wolf population grew 15% according to the Associated Press. The number of wolves in Montana increased to at least 653 animals, which is the minimum number of wolves, not an actual count. The harvest target was 220 wolves. Montana extended [...]

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Interview with Y2Y U.S. Director Rebecca Lloyd

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The Yellowstone 2 Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) recently found itself in a controversy due to a predator hunting policy on their website along with stated relationships with Idaho Fish & Game (IFG) and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). Explore the Bitterroot participated in an Action Alert put forth by Rural Liberty Alliance that resulted [...]

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Action Alert Proves Effective | MFWP Removed from Y2Y Website

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Congratulations to all of you who used our Action Alert demanding Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) be removed as collaborators on the Yellowstone 2 Yukon website. We previously got Idaho Fish & Game removed. In addition, Y2Y has made several changes to their website in response us. This goes to show that with a [...]

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Ravalli County Predator Policy Slowed by Irrelevant Public Comments

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Chairman Matt Kanenwisher gave clear instructions concerning the public comment period for this sixth meeting on the County predator policy. Furthermore Mr.Kanenwisher stated, “The purpose of the policy is to define a position that represents what we believe is the position of the majority of citizens in Ravalli County,” he said. “And protecting the tax [...]

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New Hunting License Deadline in Montana for 2012

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Don’t forget 2012 there is a new deadline for hunting permit applications in Montana. In past years, hunting licenses went on sale at the end of February and June 1 was the deadline for special deer and elk permit applications. In 2012, hunting licenses went on sale January 16 and March 15 is the new [...]

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Idaho Fish & Game Removed from Y2Y | FWP Next?

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Your voice has been heard. Less than 24 hours after we wrote this Action Alert for environmental watchdog Rural Liberty Alliance, Idaho Fish & Game (IFG), was removed as collaborators on the Yellowstone 2 Yukon (Y2Y) website. In addition, IFG formally apologized to the Idaho Legislature for their involvement with the anti-hunting group.

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Going Broke | Don’t Look to Sportsmen for Anymore Money!

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is going broke. The sole reason FWP exists is to guarantees in the Montana Constitution regarding our wildlife. Hunting and fishing are guaranteed Constitutional rights to all citizens of Montana; “The opportunity to harvest wild fish and game animals is a heritage that shall forever be preserved to the [...]

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Ravalli County Predator Policy Open for Public Comment

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The process has been long but Ravalli County, on January 18, 2012, issued a draft of their long awaited Predator Policy. Ravalli County Commissioners are seeking public comment on this draft for a period of two weeks. The next public meeting will be held in the Commissioners Conference Room (3rd Floor), 215 S. 4th Street, [...]

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