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Archive for March, 2010
Ruben McKinney with Mule Deer Buck taken in the Missouri River Breaks
25
Mar
Ruben McKinney of Havre with Mule Deer Buck taken In the Missouri River Breaks South of Chinook
Free Family Blackpowder Shooting Match – April 17th
23
Mar
You are invited to a Free Family Public Day
Blackpowder Shooting Match
April 17 – 10am to 3pm
7350 Zaugg Road, Bonner
Introduce the family to:
Shooting a blackpowder rifle (must be 12 or older)
Tomahawk throwing skills
Fur trade – Mountain man era – rendezvous
Contact: Fred Beyer 258-6526
Hellgate Civilian Shooters Association
April Turns Three Forks into Montana ’s “Horse Central”
12
Mar
Three Forks, MT – It is often said that Montana is full of living history, that one can step back in time and live the life of the Old West. Scenes play out daily that are reminiscent of those seen hundreds of years ago. This spring, riders can step even further back in time and live the life of the Old East, too.
In Three Forks on April 16, 17, 18, Red Rock Hounds Fox Hunt will replay a scene that has changed little since George Washington rode to hounds at Mount Vernon . The following weekend, the Montana Horses Annual Horse Drive comes through town on April 24, stampeding hundreds of horses right down Main Street and recreating an Old West spectacle. Not for the timid, both events present riders and horses with exciting and unique opportunities to test their skills. They are breathtaking to watch and even more so to participate in.
Red Rock Hounds, out of Reno , NV is a well established and sanctioned hunt led by Master and Huntsman Lynn Lloyd. She and her hounds and staff have hunted Three Forks and the surrounding ranches for several years. As usual, she invites all riders to participate. This is an extremely rare opportunity to experience a fantastic sport that is usually reserved for members and the privileged few guests who are invited by members. In Montana , Lynn invites everyone to experience the thrill.
Join Red Rock and its members, and guests from all over the world, for three days of hunting opportunities. Capping fees are $100 per day. If you need a horse, horse rental is $125 per day. Appropriate dress for formal English foxhunting will be worn by members and is encouraged of guests, but at the Three Forks hunt all are welcomed in any attire. Bring your own horse, or make arrangements to rent horses ahead of time.
Riders and spectators can meet the hunt on April 16,17,18 at 8am at the fairgrounds in Three Forks. Vehicles will caravan to the fixture. All riders will ride with a Field Master, who will explain the sport and direct riders to the best vantage point to view the hounds, according to riding skill levels.
The following weekend, Montana Horses trails several hundred head of its saddle horses home from winter range to the Mantle Ranch. The three day ride is open to twenty paying guests and photographers. The event, sponsored by Shop.MontanaHorses.com can be viewed by all on Saturday, April 24th in the afternoon as the horses trail right through town to their overnight pasture. Horse drawn stagecoach rides, fine art gallery exhibits, vendors, cowboy poetry and music, and other events are scheduled throughout the day.
Raffle tickets are available for a full riding position on the 2010 Horse Drive. Buy $50 tickets at www.montanahorses.com and watch for the drawing on April 4th.
For more information on the Fox Hunt or the Horse Drive , call Montana Horses at (406) 285-3541 or see www.MontanaHorses.com
WMTVRA Meeting – 3/17
12
Mar
To : all club members planning on attending the meeting next week on the 17th.
We should plan to be there by 6:00 to have food ready and the meeting will start at 7:00.
If you have questions or would volunteer to help Roger put this together, email him at rogertulberg_58@msn.com or call
him at 829-1649. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Five Valley’s Archery Club announces our Spring Cleaning Day
11
Mar
Five Valley’s Archery Club announces our Spring Cleaning Day!
There are many improvements that we are making to the range and we would like your help!
Sunday March 14, 2010
9am – ???
Everyone is welcome, young or old, member or not. There is something to do for everyone.
Bring your friends, help out, have lunch, and later when the work is done you are welcome to shoot!
Send us an email if you have any questions fvac@live.com or visit or website www.fivevalleysarchery.webs.com
Montana Wildlife Federation Launches 75th year – Join Them April 17th To Celebrate
01
Mar
Montana Wildlife Federation Launches 75th year
The American people in the early 1900s realized that it was time to set a new direction for the future of wildlife. Progressive hunters, anglers, landowners, politicians and businesses worked together to enact visionary, momentous Acts and efforts across the Nation that today continue to ensure wildlife and hunting and fishing opportunities.
It’s doubtful that the loosely knit statewide assemblage of grassroots doers that worked together in 1935, the Montana Wildlife Conservation Association could have imagined that the alliance would be continuing its work 75 years later. In May 1936, this group including many new concerns met in Helena and formally became Montana Wildlife Federation, the largest statewide advocacy organization of conservation minded people who share a mission to protect and enhance Montana ‘s public wildlife, lands, waters, and fair chase hunting and fishing heritage.
On April 17, 2010, MWF will launch its 75th year as Montana wildlife conservation, hunting and fishing leaders that have contributed so much to Montana gather together at MWF’s Annual Meeting in Helena .
During its 75 year history, MWF members have passionately volunteered tens of thousands of hours to ensure Montana’s fish, wildlife, and hunting and fishing future, established state management strategies, influenced the Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Commission directions, and a lengthy list of state policies related to our wildlife and habitat legacy and our hunting and angling heritage. .
The open to the public event this year will be bigger than ever and include the prestigious statewide Conservation Awards Program luncheon, special dignitaries’, a public forum on the most challenge issues facing Montana wildlife, hunting and fishing, youth education displays and activities. A fun-filled Saturday evening Banquet is filled with various raffles, door prizes, live and silent auction items, rods, firearms, ‘commemorative’ items including a Sweetgrass fly rod, special hats, a Bison bronze, a Winston fly rod, a rifle, custom made knives and much more. Several notable Montana wildlife artists have contributed originals and unique limited edition high caliber wildlife art.
Join MWF, hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts at the 75th Annual Meeting
Sign-up today – seating is limited – for the 75th Annual Meeting Fundraising Banquet April 17, 2010 at Best Western Helena Great Northern. Afternoon meeting sessions will focus on Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Controversies, The Future of Wildlife Management and Public Opportunities.
For more information or to reserve your seating – Email mwf@mtwf.org or call 1-800-517-7256 — Reduced price Partnership Tables are available for up to 8; the number of Partnership Tables is limited!
