Bear Creek Council Announcements

Received in the mail from the Office of the Governor was a letter to BCC updating us “on an exciting conference planned for June 8 & 9, 2006 in Billings at the Sheraton Hotel. Held in conjunction with the semi-annual Billings Land Reclamation Symposium, the conference is entitled the Governor’s Restoration Forum… The purpose is to bring together conservation, business, labor, scientific, tribal, and community leaders to advance the restoration of a natural ecosystem, to advocate a revitalized federal commitment to fund restoration and reclamation activities, and to create jobs.” Check the website at: www.restoration.mt.gov .

Meet at the airport at 6. More details to follow.

7 PM, location to be announced.

Tuesday at 7:00 PM in Bozeman at the MT Fish Wildlife & Parks Region 3 Offices Conference Room at 1400 S. 19th, the Gallatin Wildlife Alliance is sponsoring a session with Kurt Ault on FWP’s managing wild bison, with emphasis on Region 3 near Yellowstone.

The Gallatin Wildlife Association Presents:

Montana Wild Bison Restoration and Conservation

Featuring Montanas Region 3 Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wildlife Biologist Kurt Alt

Tuesday April 4, 2006

Kurt will discuss current efforts and challenges to Restoring and Conserving Wild Bison to the State of Montana, in particular to Region 3 of the Greater Yellowstone Area. We hope to have other local FWP wildlife biologists on hand to answer questions and provide their experience, insight and ideas into potential solutions for improving wild bison management in southwest Montana.

Please join us for this exciting and free event sponsored by the Gallatin Wildlife Association. We are local hunters, anglers and other wildlife conservationists working together to protect habitat and conserve fish and wildlife for current and future generations to enjoy.

Date & Time: Tuesday April 4, 2006 Doors Open at 6:30 PM with the presentation to begin promptly at 7:00 PM
Where: Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks Conference Room, Region 3 Headquarters at 1400 S. 19th St. in Bozeman
For More Information Contact: Glenn Hockett, Volunteer President, Gallatin Wildlife Association, 586-1729

Tuesday, April 4 @ 5:30 PM at the Park County Court House in Livingston - Jim Evanoff from the National Park Service is meeting with Park County officials on a Recycling Program for Park County.

Beware the Ides of March…..

spend the Equinox on the river at the 5 Mile Marker.

There will be a Growth Policy Hearing Wednesday, March 8, in Emigrant at 6 PM.

Clear your conscience—if you’ve been too busy lately to help with the highway litter pickup, haven’t made the last few months meeting, or maybe you just want to get outside and carouse around town with the bison then this is your opportunity to help. Every day George shepherds the bison at the 4 mile marker by Trail Creek back to safe territory. This keeps the bison from crossing the highway or going onto private property. Unlike many recreational opportunities, this is totally FREE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY and you will be helping the bison. For more info contact George. He would like a day notice if you would like to join him.

The 19th Jardine Ski Run will take place on February 26th.

• Registration from 12 to 12:50
• Race starts at 1
• Adults and fit kids go about 5 miles
• Shorter races for younger kids
• $7.00 donation for adult racers
• $3.00 donation for kids, 12 and under
• Watch for the signs from Jardine
• Parking is tight - please car pool
• Hot Food and Baked Goods
• Raffle prizes from area merchants

A GREAT way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Check out more info online or call 848.2380 with questions.

At Melissa and Rick’s.