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By Becky Jacobs The Herald There I was, all dressed up for duck hunting in Louisiana. I had on my daddy’s carhardts, long johns, hunting vest and his double barrell 12 guage shotgun. I was decked out, ready for my first date with a young buck. We had met at a Christmas party the weekend before and he asked me out. He loved to duck hunt and I was a tom-boy and didn’t want to admit that I wasn’t all that good at duck hunting when I said with confidence, “Sure I would love to go shoot me
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some ducks.” We were having a grand ole time walking through some swampy area of the woods in Livingston Parish, La, getting to know one another. We were heading for the ducks. You need water for ducks, but mud comes before water in the swampy land where I come from. There I was, knee deep in some gumbo mud. I was trying so hard to get out and stay a little ladylike. I was using daddy’s shotgun as a paddle trying to dig out the mud around me and also
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using it as a crutch to try to get myself out of this muddy situation. Now you must use your imagination here, remember I am wearing my daddy’s clothes. I am a small female, they don’t actually fit me. Well, they are just a little, no make that, really big on me. I am also wearing his boots with lots of socks and an extra pair of shoes to help them not slip off my feet. All this wallering in the mud like a big old pig in the pigsty has gotten mud in my boots, pants, shirt and anything else that has an opening. Where you might ask is my date? He is watching very,
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very amused. About this time I spot a snake. I don’t panic, after all I am GRITS (Girls Raised In The South). I asked my date if he saw that stick over there and laughed as I said “Don’t that look just like a big ole snake.” Now mind you, I am trying to get him to reassure me that it is indeed a stick as I am wallering in that mud. Being the gentleman that he is showing himself to be, he simply says, “That’s cuz it IS a snake. You might want to get outta that mud hole and quit playing around.” Ok, so now I am panicking. I am digging that mud, I am close to tears, I am literally wetting my britches. He is amused. I am stuck in mud with a snake headed right for me! How could anyone be amused! He then calmly walked over and brings me the snake after a great show of killing it. It was, after all, just a stick snake. He brought it to me as he helped me outta that mud pit. We didn’t get to the pond where the ducks were that day. We took me home, clothes hanging off my small frame, covered in mud. Daddy met us at the door and was laughing so hard at the sight of me that I thought he was gonna wet his britches too. He wasn’t laughing too hard though when he saw his double barrel shotgun filled with mud. Said it was worth the cleaning to see such a sight. I never told ‘em about the wetting o’ the britches. Was there a second date? That my friends, is another story. Happy Hunting.
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Regardless of outcome, the hunt goes on Back Cast By Ron Wilson, Editor of North Dakota Outdoors The Herald My retriever’s face is growing white, and his older running mate, a pointer, has a slight hitch in his step, sort of a limp if you watch closely, that comes and goes depending on the day. Now that I consider it, that’s how either dog would likely describe their owner if they were able and asked to do so.
Don’t misunderstand. We’re still gameand in better than decent shape. It’s justthat if we were forced to take stock as another hunting season nears, this is what we’d see. Wildlife biologists, on the other hand, examine upcoming seasons differently, blending science, trends, numbers, gutfeelings and other ingredients to make the most honest appraisals possible of what hunters can expect. Yet, no matter their predictions, good or
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otherwise, we take to the prairie each autumn with renewed urgency. Sometime in August, despite the arrival of the hottest temperatures of summer, we start gearing up for fall, talk about the sharp-tailed grouse opener and other seasons that will follow, and summon memories of hunting trips past. On a gorgeous big-blue-sky morning in late September in 2012, the kind of morning you wish you could bottle and uncork See Regardless, Page 9
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New Hettinger Co. 4-H Shooting Sports Program This summer, with the help of many, we were able to implement a shooting sports program for the 4-H youth of Hettinger County. This program involves marksmanship training in various fields of sport. Trap, skeet and sporting clays, are the three main areas offered in shotgun. For the initial year of this program in the county there was an emphasis on trap shooting exclusively. The goal is to educate youth on hunter safety, leadership, sportsmanship, wildlife management,
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morning the kids and instructors would get together to practice. For some of the kids this was the first time they had handled a shotgun and by the end of the summer they had become quite proficient at hitting the clays. To culminate the summer they participated in the North Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports Contest on Aug. 24 in Bismarck, N.D. This is the first time in recent years that Hettinger Co. 4-H has brought teams to the state contest. All local members involved in the contest shot only in the Trap Division. Hettinger Co. fielded a Senior Team of 4-H members aged 13 and older made up of Michael Mayer, Teddy Mayer, Cody Perkins, and Joshua Wallace. Their efforts rewarded them a placing in the silver division. The county also brought a Junior Team of members under 13 years of age which was comprised of Jamison Johnson, Jayden Hertz, and Isaac Frey. Their performance garnered them a placing in the bronze category. This activity wouldn’t be possible without the strong support of local sponsors who generously donated to initiate this program. Through their efforts this endeavor will continue and grow every year. In addition they will be sponsoring a Youth Hunt Day, where all those that participated this year will get to go out on a hunt at the Youth Opener this season. Hopefully they will get to taste the fruits of their labor and rounding out the day with a local trap contest amongst the youth and instructors. These sponsors are: Mott Equity, CoBank, Wilbur Ellis, Alliance Ag, Commercial Bank of Mott, Hettinger Co. Sheriff’s Dept., Cannonball and Co., City of Mott, Northland Arms, ND Game & Fish.
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on demand when the weather turns down the road, my dogs run noisy hot laps around the vehicle while we fill water bottles and dump shotgun shells into vest pockets. They whine and whimper as if their carrying-on will send us over the barbed-wire fence and into the field that much quicker. What little wind there is this morning, it eases in from the northwest, lightly brushing the boot-high grasses and cattail heads the color of pancakes. We shoulder shotguns, point our noses into the breeze and let the dogs work. It’s two weeks since the opener and we’ve worried this piece of property more than once, working the edge of a mostly dried wetland during the heat of the day and the shorter grasses on mornings like this one. I don’t know how many birds we’ve taken from here so far this season because we haven’t been counting. But I do know that we’ve yet to circle, weave and wander in this barbed-wire square without pulling triggers at least once apiece. You’d think the grouse would have us figured out by now, go on full alert when we park the vehicle, slam doors and climb the squeaky fence. As it goes most often, the pointer figures things out first, catching the scent of birds hiding somewhere upwind. After creeping for a handful of yards, he stops hard, as if his next step would take him over a cliff. The grass in places isn’t tall or thick enough to hide a pop can, certainly not a handful of grouse. But the pointer, with a front leg lifted
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from the ground, “tells” us the birds are there and to trust him. This is one of the best parts of the hunt. Even with the early warning from a red and white-haired dog on point, it’s impossible to fully calm yourself, to slow a racing heart in anticipation of what happens next. A half-dozen birds flush in a confusion of clucks and beating wings. Shotguns are fired and the number of hulls smoking just briefly in the short grass at our feet outnumbers the birds that have fallen to the ground with an audible thump. By day’s end, season’s end, we’ll wade into this situation a number of times more, with the results varying. The one constant is our attendance no matter the forecast, no matter the year.
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Looking forward to open season Hunters aren’t much different than sports fans when looking forward to upcoming seasons and learning about expert analysis and predictions. Fall flight forecasts for waterfowl and results from upland game brood surveys will pique the interest of hunters and wildlife managers alike. Along the way, from crow and early Canada goose seasons, which began in mid-August, to the close of turkey season in mid-January, there’ll be no shortage of questions about wildlife populations. For starters, there is a difference between how we try to estimate human and wildlife populations. Every 10 years, the United States carries out a census during which an attempt is made to count every person in the country. This is not the case with most wildlife
surveys. For example, an accurate census or actual count of sharp-tailed grouse in North Dakota is virtually impossible because of their high numbers and broad range. Besides, it’s probably not necessary to know if we have 500,000 sharptails or 612,576. For effective wildlife management, however, it is important to know some things about populations. Instead of an actual count, wildlife surveys typically provide a population index. For instance, the spring mule deer index is mule deer per square mile surveyed. The pheasant brood index is broods per mile of survey route. The only way to find out is to take to the field in the coming months, and for most of us, that’s a sure thing.
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Fishing and hunting: It’s role in North Dakota GLAZED ROAST PHEASANT
-1 pheasant, plucked with skin on -1/4 cup Kosher salt -4 cups water -1/4 cup prickly pear syrup, or any other syrup (see above) -1 large sprig of sage (optional) -1 teaspoon cayenne powder -Ground black pepper Mix the salt and water together and whisk to dissolve the salt. When it is dissolved, pour it over the pheasant in a plastic or ceramic container, cover, and leave in the fridge for at least 4 hours, and up to 8 hours. Remove the pheasant and pat it dry. Let it rest on a cutting board while you preheat the oven to 450 degrees, about 15-20 minutes. Put the sprig of sage into the pheasant’s cavity and dust the pheasant with cayenne pepper. Place the bird breast side down on a rack in a roasting pan. If you don’t have a proper rack, rig something up with halved onions, carrots or the like. I arrange potatoes around the pheasant, which serve as a good side dish. Roast the pheasant for 15 minutes at 450 degrees, then drop the heat to 375 and roast for another 20 minutes. Turn the pheasant breast side up and baste with the syrup. Roast for another 30-40 minutes, basting twice in the first 20 minutes. Keep watching the glaze, and remove the pheasant immediately if it burns too much — expect some burning at the edges of the legs and wings. When the pheasant is done (thigh should be 160 degrees when poked with a thermometer), remove to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Don’t mess with it for 10-15 minutes. To serve, carve the bird and grind some black pepper over it.
Few in the Midwest will question the role of hunting, fishing and trapping when it comes to quality of life. If you’ve ever watched the sun come up from a duck blind or witnessed the expression of a determined youngster tussling with a formidable fish at the end of a line, you’ll understand that it’s difficult to put price on our outdoor activities and traditions. While none of us hunt or fish simply because it’s good for the economy, from time to time it’s important for the Game and Fish Department to get a solid estimate on how much these activities contribute to North Dakota’s economy. The most recent survey provides some eye-opening numbers: Fishing, hunting and trapping contribute an estimated $1.4 billion in annual input to the state’s economy, according to a report by the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Dakota State University. “The last time we commissioned an economic impact study was about 10 years ago,” said Terry Steinwand, director of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. “These studies help alert us to any major shifts in hunter and angler activities or participation.”
Boat trailer and vehicle rigs fill the parking lot at a boat ramp on the Missouri River in March 2012. A new report shows anglers and hunters in North Dakota spent $642.9 million amd generated nearly $727 million in secondary economic benefits during the 2011-12 license year.
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were tallied and prizes were awarded. For novice hunter Amanda Riley, 14, the challenge gave Shortly after he took his her hands-on practice with a first steps, Greg Voller, 14, .22 rimfire rifle and .223 high was tagging along with his dad powered rifle. on hunting trips. He received "I've only gone hunting a BB gun at 7 and after passtwice and used a 20 gauge ing the Hunters Safety course shotgun, so this was a cool he was hunting beside his dad, way to learn how to shoot Alan. new types of guns. I'd never On Sept. 7 Greg joined shot a rifle before this," said more than 50 other area youth who put their outdoor sports Karly Riley, 7, was one of 59 youth to compete in the the Lemmon High School talents to the test during the Shadehill Outdoor Challenge. Game, Fish & Parks em- freshman. Although her classmate, Game, Fish & Parks Shadehill ployee, Fred Hein, helps her prepare to take aim. Beth Tennant, 13, has more Outdoor Youth Challenge held at the Shadehill Reservoir near Lemmon, shooting, casting, archery, wildlife and experience hunting, she said the challenge track identification and a realistic gave her with an opportunity to improve S.D. her form. In its first year, the Shadehill Outdoor shoot/don't shoot course. Volunteers from sportsmen's organiza"The volunteers showed me what I was Youth Challenge was designed to provide youth with fun challenges, introduce them tions were in charge of each challenge and doing wrong and showed me how to hold to outdoor sports as well as reinforce awarded youth points based on the skill my gun to improve my aim." said Tennant, hunter safety measures. The challenge in- they demonstrated. After the youth comcluded age appropriate competitions in pleted the challenge course, their points See YOUTH, Page 20 By Lura Roti for SD Game, Fish & Parks
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Bountiful hunting in Dunn County By Pat Ratliff Dunn County Herald Hunting in Dunn County North Dakota puts you in the middle of a hunter’s paradise. Whether you’re hunting whitetail or mule deer, elk, antelope or the numerous opportunities for bird hunting. Remember, President Teddy Roosevelt came to the area to hunt in the 1880’s, and ended up liking it so much he bought two ranches. Deer hunting is from September to December. Stands and ground blinds are the norm. Killdeer, right in the middle of Dunn County, was even named for a local Native American word meaning “where we go to kill deer.” Archery Elk Season is in September. The chances of a successful hunt are very high. The Killdeer Mountains are a local favorite. Sometimes heavy tree stands and tight river bottoms give ample
space for trophy animals, with nearby alfalfa fields and pastures providing ample feed for numerous trophy sized animals. There are also numerous guides, outfitters, lodges, hotels and supply shops to help with your “dream hunt.” If bird hunting is your pleasure, Dunn County offers numerous ponds, fields and semi-open areas to get your fill of pheasants, ducks, goose or turkey hunting.
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Stay safe while enjoying outdoors by Jamie Spainhower Adams County Record Editor
The North Dakota Department of Health encourages residents to take measures to avoid tick bites and the potential for serious tick-borne diseases while enjoying outdoor activities this summer. “Tick-borne diseases such as tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease can be prevented by taking some basic precautions to avoid tick bites,” said Alicia Lepp, epidemiologist with the Department of Health’s Division of Disease Control. “Areas that are heavily wooded or have tall grass or brush are more likely to be infested with ticks, especially between April and September, with the highest risk of disease transmission occurring during the warmer months.” The Department of Health offers the following tips to help reduce the chance of ticks making contact with your skin: • Wear light-colored clothing to make
the ticks easier to see. • Wear long pants, and tuck the legs into your socks or boots. • Keep your shirt tucked in. • Apply insect repellent that contains DEET to your clothes and exposed skin. Always follow label directions. (Repellents that contain permethrin should be used only on clothing.) “One of the best ways to prevent tick bites is to avoid habitats where ticks can be found,” Lepp said. “However, if these tick-infested areas cannot be avoided, it’s important to remove and wash all clothing as soon as possible and check carefully for ticks. Use tweezers to remove any ticks that have attached to your body.” According to Lepp, the best way to remove a tick is to use tweezers to grasp it as closely to the skin as possible and gently pull upward with a steady, even pressure until it is free. Avoid crushing the tick during removal. Make sure to wash your hands and the site of tick attachment with soap and water after
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near the tick bite, which develops in about 60 percent of patients. Other early symptoms include fatigue, fever, headache, stiff neck, sore muscles, swollen glands and painful joints. Without treatment, these symptoms may last several weeks or more. Arthritis, neurological or cardiac problems may develop weeks to months after the initial infection if the initial infection is not treated with antibiotics. People who have symptoms that may be associated with a tick-related illness should seek medical care. For more information on tick-borne diseases and tick bite prevention, contact Alicia Lepp, North Dakota Department of Health, at 701.328.2378 or visit www.ndhealth.gov/disease/tickborne.
set up camp far away from the fire pit. Use only flashights or battery-powered lanterns inside the tent or any other enclosed space. Do not use fuel-fired heaters, lantersn, or candles. Always build your campfire downwind from your tent. Clear all vegetation and dig a pit surrounded by rocks before building the campfire. If using charcoal started fluid, store it away from the tent and campfire. Never use gasoline to starte or re-kindle a fire. Always put out a campfire when going to sleep or leaving the campsite. To extinguish the fire, cover with dirt or pour water over it.
the deer tick in the state is a significant discovery because there could be areas in the state at risk for Lyme disease transmission. Symptoms of tularemia usually begin with a painless ulcer at the site of the tick bite and may include swollen glands. If the bacteria enter the bloodstream, more severe infections, including pneumonia, can occur. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, a general feeling of illness, deep muscle pain, severe headaches, chills and irritated eyes. A rash begins on about the third day of illness, usually appearing first on the hands and feet and then spreading to the rest of the body. Symptoms of Lyme disease occur three to 32 days after infection. The first symptom is often a red rash
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Shadehill Recreation Area 500 Surface Acres of Water • Cabins Lodge • Camping • Picnicking • Fishing • Boating • Three Boat Ramps • Swimming • Biking • Playgrounds/Volleyball • Walking & Hiking Trails • Hugh Glass Monument • National Grasslands
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Montana’s 2013 Hunting Season Dates Big Game Antelope 900 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 15 - Nov. 10 Antelope archery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 7 - Oct. 11 Antelope general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 12 - Nov. 10 Bighorn sheep archery. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 5 - Sept. 14 Bighorn sheep general . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 15 - Dec. 1 Bison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 15-Feb. 15, 2014 Black bear archery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 7 - Sept. 14 Black bear - fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 15 - Dec. 1 Deer and elk archery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 7 - Oct. 20 Deer and elk youth - deer only . . . . . . Oct. 17 - Oct. 18 Deer and elk general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 26 - Dec. 1 Deer and elk - Backcountry HDs 150, 151, 280 & 316 Archery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 7 - Sept. 14 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 15 - Dec. 1 Moose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 15 - Dec. 1 Mountain goat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 15 - Dec. 1 Mountain lion archery . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 7 - Oct. 20 Mountain lion - fall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 26 - Dec. 1
Mountain lion - winter . . . . . . . . Dec. 1 - Apr. 14, 2014 Wolf archery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 7 - Sept. 14 Wolf general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 15 - Mar. 15, 2014 Wolf trapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 15 - Feb. 28, 2014
Upland Game Birds Mountain grouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 1 - Jan. 1, 2014 Partridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 1 - Jan. 1, 2014 Pheasant general . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 12 - Jan. 1, 2014 Pheasant youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 21 - Sept. 22 Sage grouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 1 - Nov. 1 Sharp-tailed grouse . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 1 - Jan. 1, 2014 Turkey spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 13 - May 19, 2014 Turkey fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 1 - Jan. 1, 2014
These dates are provided only as a general reference. Check current regulations for specific dates. Visit our website @ fwp.mt.gov
RED RIVER INN & SUITES 410 Montana Ave. W. • Baker, Montana
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• Fax Service
• In-Room Coffee
• Truck Parking
• Wireless Internet
• All rooms have refrigerators & microwaves
• Complimentary Breakfast
• King & Queen Kitchenette Suites • King Rooms • Queen Doubles • Hot Breakfast • Fitness Room • Pool • Jacuzzi • Meeting Room
• Elevator • 24-Hour Front Desk • Guest Laundry • Cable TV - HBO • Wireless Internet • In-Room Coffee, Refrigerators, Microwaves
Restaurant Opens in early October 5-11 p.m.
ROY’S MOTEL Terry & Pat Hoyt, Owners
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800-552-3321 • 406-778-3321 • Fax 406-778-2180
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HUNTERS! Visit Us For Delicious... • Prime Rib • Steaks • Seafood Friday and Saturday Nights 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. Open: Daily at 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a game of pool or try our dartboard Keno & Poker Machines You’ll Like Our Brand Of Hospitality Everyone Welcome! Open Club!
LEGION CLUB POST #35
19 S. 1st West • Baker, Montana
406-778-3160
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Your Hunting Butcher When you ve bagged the big one, bring it to the butcher who specializes in hunting, and then bring it home for dinner!
Nobody Beats our Meat Retail Custom Processing Beef & Hogs Wild Game Separate coolers
Jake & Wendy Wagner 406-778-2181 406-978-2718 117 1/2 S. Main • Baker in the alley
Open for hunting season 8 a .m. - ???
Baker Metal & Recycling BUYING HIDES Deer - Elk - Beef Selling Used Casing & Sucker Rod Open : Mon. - Fri. : 7 am - 5 pm Sat. : 7 am - Noon Buying Scrap Iron 24 hrs. a Day - 7 Days a Week When mother nature needs a hand, we’re here to help her save our land. Recycle today for tomorrow.
Lee, Bruce & Neil
Baker Metal & Recycling N Hwy 7 • Baker, MT • 406-778-2710
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Dylan Sander catches nice walleye August 17, 2013, Dylan Sander of Plevna, MT was fishing at Fort Peck on the Dry Arm with his dad, Shawn, and little brother, Carson. Dylan was using a slow death rigging that he made himself with a purple smilie blade and purple beads and a night crawler. He was trolling in his raft when he had a bite, so he set the hook and the fight was on. Dylan had his drag set lightly and said this is a good fish. Ten minutes later, Dylan netted this real nice walleye which weighed 13 lbs. and was 31 inches long. Dylan was a happy kid! Dylan is 15 years old and has been fishing since he was a little guy. The Sanders have two rubber rafts they use, and Dylan’s raft is set up with a trolling motor and a depth finder. This just goes to show that no matter what means you have to fish, just be persistent and fish hard. Dylan said this is definitely one to be mounted. Dylan is the son of Shawn and Corrine Sander of Plevna, MT.
Farmers Union Oil Co. Baker, MT
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Baker, MT
Gateway to Big Sky Country! Enjoy your stay and come back soon!
Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture P.O. Box 849 Baker, MT 59313 866-862-2537 www.bakermt.com Find us on Facebook!
We thank our local landowners who provide good wildlife habitat for you to achieve a successful hunt. Remember Ask first before you hunt or fish on public land! Be a good neighbor and leave all gates the way you find them.
H U N T E R S
Bulk Petroleum • LP Diesel • Gas
24 Hour Cardtrol All Your Tire Needs
Farmers Union C - Store Open 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Saturday
Fresh Breakfast Burritos & Sandwiches Every Day Different Daily Lunch Specials Fresh Burgers Daily
Call in Orders are Welcome
406-778-2519
SET YOUR SIGHTS ON US When your rig lets you down... We can fix you up! Carrying RV Supplies
Precision Parts & Supply Baker, MT • 406-778-2219 Open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. M-F 8 a.m. -1 p.m. Sat.
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Access: Ask early, don’t wait Montana’s millions of acres of private land offer some good hunting opportunities - the only catch is gaining the landowner’s permission to hunt. It is Montana law that hunters obtain landowner permission to hunt on all private land. Here are a few things to keep in mind that will greatly improve results when attempting to secure hunting access to private land. • Show courtesy to the landowner and make hunting arrangements by calling or visiting at times convenient to the landowner. • Plan ahead and secure permission well in advance of the actual hunting date. • Provide complete information about yourself and your hunting companions, including vehicle descriptions and license numbers. • Explain what type of hunting you wish to do, and be sure to ask any questions which can help clarify the conditions of access. • Follow the landowner’s instructions, and bring with you only the companions for whom you obtained landowner permission. • Be sure to thank the landowner after your hunt. For more on hunting access, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Click “For Hunters”, and then click “Block Management”.
Lakeside Hotel In Baker, MT
Clean, homey atmosphere with spacious rooms or suites, cable TV, kitchenettes, and in-house laundry for your convenience.
Every room has a microwave, refrigerator and air conditioning Low rates 1 Block off Main Street Pam Gorder, owner Call the Lakeside Hotel: 406-778-2092 or Cell 406-891-0387
Financial options for every phase of your life Whether you want to save for the future, secure a personal loan, utilize exclusive online and telephone banking services, or enjoy the convenience of our ATMs and many locations, we are here for you. Call, click, or stop by and talk with a banker. Baker Branch in Montana 24 S. Main St. • 406-778-3348 wellsfargo.com
All loans are subject to application, credit qualification, and income verification. © 2012 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. (1047776_09431)
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www.myrunnings.com
Lake City Shopping Center Baker, MT 406-778-2795
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Wild game feed gets bigger and bigger
Games to win bigger and better prizes will follow the feed at approximately 8 p.m. Hunting and fishing prizes for men, women, and youth will be awarded. Though not all of the prizes have been confirmed, more guns will be awarded this year including a .338 Lapua, .264 Winchester Mag, 257 Weatherby, and .240 Weatherby. Wagner said, “If the donations work right, we hope to have a substantial amount of guns.” A FFL dealer will be on site until approximately 10 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 17, to process the firearms paperwork. Prizes last year, in addition
See WILD GAME FEED, Page 30 By Lori Kesinger Fallon County Times The seventh annual Wild Game Feed will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Fallon County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall in Baker, MT. Jake Wagner of Hanging W Meats hopes to have transferred a majority of the workload to a 12 person committee this year so he can concentrate on the cuisine. The majority of the wild game will be from Wagner’s own bounty. Exotic meats this year will include deer, elk, buffalo, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, and yak. Favorite savory dishes will be brought back for the free will donation meal, and the American Legion will provide the bar for the evening. THINK BEFORE YOU SHOOT
Cabin Creek Cafe Welcomes all hunters! Open 5:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday 4:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mon, Thurs, Fri, & Sat 4:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tues & Wed • Fresh Coffee • Homemade Rolls • Breakfast - Lunch - Breakfast Sandwich To Go • Sack Lunches Give us a call and we’ll be happy to work with you on special arrangements All Call In Orders Welcome
406-778-2202
Located across from Reynolds in the Lake City Shopping Center • Baker, MT
A potshot at an insulator can often have far-reaching effect. Linemen may risk their lives in order to restore service; a hospital operating room may go dark, resulting in serious injury or death; a farmer’s chicks may be lost when an incubator grows cold; families over a widespread area may suffer all manner of inconvenience.
Please remember, a lot of modern daily living depends on dependable electric service . . . so think before you shoot!
Steak & Lobster Dinner
Fallon County Meat Service
will be open for
WILD GAME PROCESSING Antelope, Deer & Elk
8 Ag Lane • Hwy 12 W • Baker 406-778-2129 or Home 701-279-6903
Every day of the week Served all day All Steaks Fresh Cut Kitchen open til midnight Menu for all ages
22° Beer Visit our Casino Room 1 S. Main • Baker, MT 406-778-3278
LOUNGE & CASINO
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WILD GAME FEED Continued from page 29 to the guns, included hunting and fishing equipment, bows, gift certificates, and handmade items. Wagner doesn’t expect it to be much different this year. The eleven most expensive prizes will be awarded by a hat auction with Dale Hande from Rhame, ND as the auctioneer. Only 12 hats will be auctioned off, each hat will be numbered, and numbers will be drawn for eleven winners.
For all your heavy-duty equipment needs, bring it to the good guys!
Precision Maintenance & Machine North Baker, MT 406-778-2756
Guns ‘N’ Things, LLC 305 N. Merrill • Glendive, MT 406-377-3969 • Pawn • Light Gun Smithing • BLM Maps • Ammunition • Gun Safe • Smartwool Socks • Firearms & Accessories • Montana Mapping & GPS Landowner Map for Garmin GPS
- Sales & Repair -
Devon Banister from KFLN, Baker, MT will emcee the event. Proceeds from the evening will be divided by the American Legion, American Lutheran Church, and Greenhorn Target Shooting Program. The event relies heavily on donations, and Wagner noted, “It really wouldn’t fly if the local businesses wouldn’t contribute to it, so we try to keep it local.”
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Stop in for the the best PIZZA in town! Come in & enjoy a tall, cool one after the hunt.
406-778-2412
APPAREL • Montana Silversmiths • Foot wear • Outer wear
Russell’s Clothing 12 W. MT Ave. • Baker, MT 406-778-2427
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You’ll find your best deals
WELCOME ALL HUNTERS AND LANDOWNERS!
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Join us for a great meal in the bar or the supper club. 406-778-3675 908 E. Montana Ave. • Baker, MT 24 hour roadside service
Families Welcome! ~ Baker’s Finest Steakhouse & Lounge ~
19 W. MT Ave. • Baker, MT • 406-778-2065
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Plevna Bar & Cafe welcomes you to Baker, MT You’re welcome to come check out our classic cars and memorabilia. OPEN THURSDAY & FRIDAY MAIN STREET BAKER 406-778-2792 • 406-978-3195
Lunch Specials Tuesday - Friday Prime Rib served every other weekend Full Salad Bar Friday & Saturday Full menu including your choice of delicious steaks! Drink Specials
- Kitchen Open Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday: 4 - 9 p.m.
Orders to Go • 406-772-5847 • Plevna, MT
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VINTAGE LIQUORS 701-483-7915
373 15th St. W. North Dickinson
(Located south of Bonanza) Open Mon.-Sat. Sunday 9am-11pm. Noon-9 pm
Digital CD’s available
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Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina 4741 Hwy 1806 West Watford City, ND 58854 701-842-4199
email: tobaccogardens @ruggedwest.com
• Full Restaurant • Modern Bathroom & Showers • Electrical & Primitive camp sites • Log Cabins for rent • Boat ramps • Fish Cleaning Station • RV Dump • Convenience Store, Bait, Tackle, Marine Accessories, Gas • Lewis & Clark facilities • All Paved Access
2013
HIDDEN WOLF TAXIDERMY
• Half Lifesize • Tanning • Rugs
• North American • African • Exotics • Lifesize
CALL 701-590-9209