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Saturday, November 7, 2026

FWP wants a licensed angler for its $1M fisheries grant panel

Plus, your say on Malfunction Junction and $5 Christmas tree permits.

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Montana FWP is looking for a licensed angler to join its fisheries grant panel

$1 milliongranted each year by FWP's Future Fisheries Improvement Program

The money goes to projects that improve and restore Montana's wild fish habitats.

Source: Laurel Outlook

If you've got a Montana fishing license and opinions about the state's streams and rivers, Fish, Wildlife & Parks has a seat for you. The Future Fisheries Citizen Review Panel is looking for a licensed angler to fill a two-year term.

The panel reviews proposals and recommends projects to the Fish and Wildlife Commission for funding. The governor or his representative appoints its members, who represent interests from conservation districts to mining reclamation.

  • Pay: volunteer, with travel and per diem covered
  • Meetings: mid-June and mid-December
  • Contact: Bailey Duxbury, 406-565-6995 or FWPFFIP@mt.gov
  • Apply: svc.mt.gov/gov/boards/apply.aspx, open until filled

The angler seat is one of 14 on a panel that meets twice a year

14
members on the citizen review panel
2
meetings a year
2 years
term for the open angler seat

Sources: Montana Outdoor, Laurel Outlook

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News Notes

Malfunction Junction

If you drive N. Montana Ave., the city of Helena, Montana Department of Transportation and BNSF Railway want your feedback on possible changes to the railroad crossing and , and an underpass or overpass is being considered. The project is in early planning, and a $3.2 million federal Railroad Crossing Elimination grant was secured in 2025. KXLH News Helena

Westside Woods

The developer of the under-construction Westside Woods neighborhood is asking the city to waive some previously agreed-upon conditions as construction falls behind schedule. Sussex Construction's request says the changes would help meet construction deadlines for the neighborhood, approved in 2023. The Independent RecordThe Independent Record

Carroll College

A nearly $1.6 million grant is backing Carroll College's work to build its physician assistant program, including training space with lab simulation technology. The state says 51 of Montana's 56 counties are designated health professional shortage areas. NonStop Local Montana

51 of Montana's 56 counties are health professional shortage areas

51 of 56

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Source: NonStop Local Montana

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Christmas trees

If you want to cut your own tree, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest permits are available now: up to three per household at $5 each. Buy them at any public forest office or on Recreation.gov, where a $2.50 reservation fee applies, and fourth graders with a valid Every Kid Outdoors pass get one free permit. Hi-Line Today

Vigilantes

The East Helena Vigilantes are back in the Class A semifinals after a big night from Bearek Shuman. It's the second year in a row they're on the doorstep of the state championship game. The Independent Record

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Around Montana

Opportunity Zones

The U.S. Treasury Department has approved 25 new Opportunity Zones across 16 Montana counties, offering federal tax incentives to investors in designated low-income communities. The new zones take effect Jan. 1, 2027. NBC Montana

25new Opportunity Zones approved across 16 Montana counties

The new zones take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

Source: NBC Montana

Water quality

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public comment on two proposed methods for evaluating water quality in lakes, reservoirs and other waterways. One covers excess nutrient pollution, and the other covers harmful algal blooms based on their toxicity and duration. NBC Montana

Intersections

The Montana Department of Transportation is taking public comment on proposed intersection safety upgrades in 20 Central Montana communities, Helena among them. Construction tentatively begins in 2030. Hi-Line Today

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The Wrap

Montana's state bird was picked by schoolchildren. In 1930, kids across the state voted, and the Western Meadowlark won overwhelmingly. The legislature made it official on March 14, 1931, and the law still says the bird is "preferred by a referendum vote of Montana school children." Kids got it right. Listen for that bubbling whistle from a fence post.

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FWP wants a licensed angler for its $1M fisheries grant panel

Plus, your say on Malfunction Junction and $5 Christmas tree permits.

The TLDR

  1. FWP needs a licensed angler for a fisheries grant panel
  2. Malfunction Junction project wants your feedback
  3. Christmas tree permits are $5 on the Helena-Lewis and Clark
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