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Spring Activities

Articles:
New Permit Year

Wood Ticks

Spring Bears

Wildlife Babies

Snow Course Measurements

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Spring is always an active and exciting time.
One of the annual spring activities sponsored by the Tribal Natural Resource Department, Division of Fish, Wildlife, Conservation and Recreation, is the River Honoring. This event is special because it brings together community, Tribal Government, educators and young students from throughout the reservation and the area. Read the article...

New Permit Year
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Indian Reservation announce the availability of non-tribal member hunting, fishing and recreation regulations for the 2006-2007 permit season. The new permit year begins March 1, 2006. Read the article...

 

Wood Ticks
Getting out into the woods to hike in the spring can be great fun. Unfortunately, it only takes one wood tick to give you the heebie geebies and leave you feeling crawley all the rest of the day. Here are some common sense and effective ways to enjoy your time outdoors and remain wood tick-free. Read the article...

 

Spring Bears
Dale Becker, Tribal Wildlife Program Manager, reminds the public that springtime on the Flathead Reservation, with its warmer temperatures and new vegetation is accompanied by an increase in bear activity. Soon after bears emerge from their dens they search for winter killed wildlife and succulent vegetation, the primary sources of much-needed food during spring months for bears. Read the article... 

 

Wildlife Babies
Newborn wildlife is irresistible, and many well-meaning people are tempted to "help" when the best thing they can do is leave the young alone. Born in May and June, many young wild animals may appear abandoned and helpless, or seem to be lost. Read the article...

 

Snow Course Measurements
The Tribal Water Management Program, in the Natural Resources Department has been monitoring snow courses in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through an agreement that between both agencies entered into on October 20, 1988. Read the article...

 

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