Guest Post

This year’s elections could have a huge and lasting impact on those of us that enjoy the benefits of our state’s river systems, including our beloved Bitterroot. Running for Supreme […]

This election, more than any other, will tell the world what kind of people live in Montana. Should Donald Trump win our state, history will forever see us as a […]

Who is behind the anti-trapping Initiative, I-177? This threat to Montana’s hunting and trapping heritage is being driven by out-of-state animal rights activist groups such as PETA, ASPCA, Humane Society, […]

I am writing in response to Floyd Wood’s letter of October 26. Floyd Wood stated that lethal conibear traps are used only in water, thus no one need be concerned […]

I would like to remind readers that November 11, 2016, is Veterans Day.  This is the annual opportunity for members of our society to thank those who have served in […]

In regards to Robert Myers’ candidacy for District Judge: Before casting your ballot, please remember that Myers is the legal representative/lawsuit creator for Ravalli County’s ex-appointed treasurer Valerie Addis/Scott/Stamey. In […]

I am asking you to please join me in supporting Greg Chilcott in his bid for re-election as County Commissioner from District 2.  Greg understands Ravalli County and has a […]

Do you remember the Legacy Ranch Subdivision proposal that the Ravalli County Commissioners approved in 2013? This approval was despite many meetings and comments from thousands of people who were […]

Veterans For Peace have posted the following reflections on celebrating Veterans Day this year: Over the last several years, Veterans For Peace chapters have taken the lead in celebrating Armistice […]

The purpose of government is to protect the people from the rich and powerful. Let’s see, the Republican Party may gain a few seats in the Montana Senate, and lose […]

Bob Lake is Montana’s last chance to have a practical, experienced voice on the PSC. Bob is a man of integrity, a business man who owned and operated Lakeland feeds […]

Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for President, is morally unfit for any position of public trust or influence. A video tape has exposed Trump as a sexual predator. He bragged […]

Please vote! Before we vote we need to do our homework. My husband and I will vote for the person we feel will do the best job, not “the party.” […]

I am a district court judge in Montana’s 21st Judicial District in Ravalli County. In 2012, I endorsed District Court Judge Laurie McKinnon as a candidate for the Montana Supreme […]

As you probably know the Animal Trap Restrictions Initiative, also known as I-177, is on the November 8, 2016, ballot in Montana as an initiated state statute. I take my […]

I think I can talk with some knowledge about trapping, as I trapped for 80 years except for the last few years. My dad started me trapping muskrats when I […]

The Stevensville Main Street Association would like to thank all of the participants in the Stevensville Scarecrow Festival for a great show! 35 entries this year and one very creative […]

By Michael Hoyt, Corvallis   Education is the foundation of our society. And unlike what occurs in many states where the state assumes the lead role in education, the ultimate […]

With this letter I want to pay tribute to Pete Dunn, DPT, OTR/L, the manager of Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Services, a fine facility. And, as well, to all the staff […]

Trappers say their mistakes are rare. A Montana trapper, quoted in a Montana newspaper on October 3, said, “technological advancements have drastically reduced rates of non-target capture” (of unintended species). […]