Montana Fires

Helena Independent Record: Second wildfire starts insouthwest Montana 

Montana InciWeb

Information on the Antelope and Stag Fires.

Farm Bill

Missoulian: U.S. Senate passes farm bill, but Tester'sSportsmen's Act removed 

S.3240: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012             

Transportation Bill

Missoulian: Highway bill impasse brings call for support ofMissoula biking, walking funds

H.R.14 MAP-21

Poachers

Helena Independent Record: ‘Super bull’ poachers receivemore fines

FWP: Poaching in Montana
“Poaching is the illegal killing of fish or wildlife. It can include illegal killing for commercial trade or ego gratification. In closed areas or during closed hunting seasons, it can mean taking more than the law allows.”

Bills Affecting Montana

Missoulian: Congress could act on bills that affect Montanaresources, recreation 

H.R.4480: Strategic Energy Production Act of 2012

Bill Summary and Status 

H.R.4089: Sportsmen's Heritage Act of 2012
Bill Summery and Status 

H.R.1505: National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act 

CRS Summery 

Off-road Advocate

Missoulian: Montana off-road advocate joins citizen groupadvising USFS

Fourth-Generation Montanan Selected for New Planning Rule Advisory Group
“Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the members of an advisory committee charged with providing guidance and recommendations on the implementation of the new U.S. Forest Service Planning Rule. One member selected to be a part of the group resides in the Northern Region.”