Author: Brian Bennett

House Bill 225 Would Extend Wolf Hunting And Trapping Seasons But Is Getting Blowback From Federation

House Bill 225 would extend the wolf hunting and trapping season. Nick Gevock with the Mountain Wildlife Federation says various changes being considered conflict with grizzly bears. Although neighboring states like Idaho and Wyoming have expanded wolf-hunting he thinks Montana should set a higher standard in wildlife conservation and manageme...

Give Big Gallatin Valley The Largest Giving Day In The State Coming Up In May With Twenty-Four Hour Fundraiser

Give Big Gallatin Valley the largest giving day in the state is a 24 hour celebration that raises critical funds for nonprofits in or serving Gallatin Valley. This year it’ll take place from 6 pm May 6th to 6 pm May 7th hosted by Give Big Gallatin Valley. Executive Director Bridget Wilkinson. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/u...

House Bill 224 To Permit Snaring Of Wolves Receiving Pushback From People Concerning Pets Or Hunting Dogs

House Bill 224 would allow for the snaring of wolves but Rod Bullis a hunter living in Helena points out there are no signs that say for wolves only and any creature can be caught in them. He’s frustrated with how quickly it’s moving through the Legislature and feels lawmakers aren’t sufficiently concerned about pets or hunti...

Due To COVID-19 Hardships Mortgages And Rents Past Due Nationwide And In Montana For Some

With the economic hardships of the pandemic consumer advocates say credit is as important as ever. Liz Schrum with the American Association of Consumer Credit Professionals points out that nearly four million homeowners are past due on their mortgages including some in Montana and https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Unt...