Opinion
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Water is the lifeblood of Montana ranching
Water is not just a resource in Montana — it is the lifeblood of ranching. It sustains our livestock, our land and…
Our legislative authority is being usurped
President Abraham Lincoln once said, “America will never be destroyed from the outside.
Letters to the editor March 27
Letters to the editor March 27
The science of wildlife management
But let me say that most of the current issues involving wolf and grizzly management are mostly social or environmental issues...
Letters to the editor March 25
Letters to the editor March 25
A generational opportunity to lift up all Montanans
When we went into the 67th Legislative session three months ago, we were in the throes of an unprecedented public health and economic crisis.
Letters to the editor March 22
Letters to the editor March 22
Wildlife policy should be science-based
We are Montana residents and professional wildlife biologists and managers with a total of 1,561 years of experience in wildlife management and wildlife habitat management.
Legislature should strengthen SNAP program
At Farm Hands - Nourish the Flathead, we are passionate about building a strong community food system and connecting people to fresh, Montana-grown food regardless of their income. We are hopeful, as we emerge fr…
Montana’s elk management needs an overhaul
Elk management in Montana is broken. FWP’s estimated elk numbers exceed sustainable population objectives in three-quarters of hunting districts, and have for years. It’s not uncommon for hunting districts to hav…
Heartfelt gratitude for hospice
A recent donation I made to Hospice of Cincinnati for the upcoming first anniversary of my mother’s death gave me pause to reflect on all that has been lost in this pandemic time.
State's bed tax doesn't need fixing
Flathead Valley businesses know well how important tourism marketing is for this area.
Montanans go national!
Anyone who has ever fished a tournament has probably wondered how they would stack up on the national scene...
Letters to the editor March 18
Letters to the editor March 18
Snow days may be history
Lynnette's column
Don't mix politics with judicial process
Two pieces of legislation are lingering the in halls of the state Capitol this legislative session that unnecessarily inject politics into Montana’s tried and tested judicial process. Neither should move forward.