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Save The Date for Annual Madrigal Dinner

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Jack Creek Preserve

Festive Holiday Event Returns to Buck’s T-4 On December 3rd

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New Recreation Permits

The Arts Council of Big Sky (ACBS) is proud to present the 19th annual Madrigal Dinner, slated for Thursday, December 3rd, at 5 PM in the Montana Room at Buck’s T-4. Considered by many as the traditional opening of the Christmas season, this event is one of the highlights for the Big Sky community. The evening begins with a no-host bar at 5 PM, followed by seating for the dinner promptly at 6 PM in preparation for the Ceremonial Procession of the Lord and Lady of the Manor and their guests. Olde English customs are the theme throughout the evening, including fanfares introducing the Ceremonial Procession, the Wassail Bowl and Christmas Toast, the Boar’s Head Procession and the Flaming Pudding Dessert. The MSU Montanans serenade guests throughout the evening and the MSU Chorale presents a concert finale. The dinner closes with the audience joining the musicians in

singing familiar carols. This year marks the 50th annual Madrigal Dinner, produced by the MSU School of Music, and the 19th year the production has traveled to Big Sky. Tickets for the Madrigal Dinner can be purchased in advance for $55 per person, which includes a fantastic three-course dinner prepared by the chefs at Buck’s, as well as festive music from the Montana State University Montanans, the MSU Brass Quintet and the MSU Chorale. The event is usually sold out so tickets are by advanced reservation only. Please call 995-2742 for ticket reservations. The ACBS is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing musical and artistic performances to the Big Sky Area. For more information, call 995-2742 or visit www.bigskyarts.org.

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Jack Creek Preserve Foundation’s Youth Camp: A Highlight of Summer As we wrap up the Jack Creek Preserve Foundation’s (JCPF) 11th summer of operation, we would like to highlight one of the most fantastic programs that we offer. A collaboration of organizations and individuals from all over the country, JCPF’s youth conservation programs are an unforgettable opportunity that young outdoor enthusiasts should not miss.

_ The four-day/three-night program for campers ages 12 to 18 begins with check-in from 10 AM to noon on Thursday. Campers locate their campsite, set up their tent, eat lunch with their parents and listen to the introductions and rules. Parents drive away, leaving their children on a 4,500-acre nature preserve surrounded by Lee Metcalf Wilderness. Over the next three days, 55+ campers are split up into smaller groups and rotate through hour-long stations instructed by professionals and experts on topics that include outdoor photography, noxious weed identification and education, archery, hunting 101, tree stand safety, forestry, fly casting, backpacking, survival bracelet making and water quality monitoring. The evenings provide opportunity for more learning. For example, this year a presentation from the Forest Service Bear Aware Program filled one evening where campers learned how to hang food bags, got their hands on bear hides, identified unsafe camp

practices, and sprayed inert bear spray canisters provided by Counter Assault. In addition this year, Wild Sheep Foundation’s Kevin Hurley offered a presentation on the North American model of conservation and taught campers how to age Big Horn Sheep. This program concluded

with a bugling lesson from longtime volunteer Merrill Arbuckle and s’mores by the campfire. What a noisy, fun evening! (Continued on page 6)

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The final evening of camp is quite a celebration. All campers participate in the ‘water shoot,’ competing against each other until there is only one camper standing. Sunday morning is also time for campers to show their stuff, competing in beginner, intermediate and advanced archery; photography; and fly fish-

casting contests. A camper of the year award is also given. “How does all of this happen in such a short period of time?” Over 20 volunteers commit their time, energy and equipment to assist JCPF’s three paid staff members in making this program a success. These dedicated volunteers hail from as far away as Connecticut and represent organizations such as Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Pope & Young, Campfire Club of

L M pa 30 up O in m pr H O N U $2 no America, and Gallatin/Big Sky Weed Committee. “R There are local fly-fishing guides, fence builders, E photographers and lawyers who take time out us of their busy season to serve these campers co in various capacities. It is an exhausting, but fulfilling and exciting four days. Si re For more information, volunteer opportunities, gr to donate, or to visit the Preserve, go to www. Pa jackcreekpreserve.org or contact Executive an Director Katie Coleman at 406-995-7550. re

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New Permits Required for Snowmobile and Off-Highway Vehicle use in Montana Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) announced today that changes to the OffHighway Vehicle (OHV) registration and Snowmobile trail use laws went into effect on October 1, 2015.

Last spring, the 2015 Montana Legislature passed HB 167 and HB 300. The new legislation updates snowmobile and OHV permits in order to increase funding for trail maintenance and grooming programs across Montana. HB 167 raises the current Off-Highway Vehicle Nonresident Temporary Use Permit from $5 to $27 per year. Increased revenues will help support OHV trail maintenance, noxious weed abatement, OHV education and enforcement efforts. e. “Revenues from the permits will bolster our OHV program funding,” said rs, Erin Proctor, Montana State Parks OHV Program Manger. “This will allow us to better address motorized recreation needs in the state that have been continually put on hold due to lack of resources.” Similarly, HB 300 enacts a new Snowmobile Trail Pass for Montana residents. All Montana residents operating mechanized equipment on groomed snowmobile trails will need to purchase a snowmobile Trail Pass. Mechanized equipment includes: snowmobiles, fat-tire pedal bikes, and converted motorized snow bikes. The new trail pass does not apply to rental snowmobiles or nonresidents. The Snowmobile Trail Pass is $18 and

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is valid for three seasons (July 1st through June 30th). Revenue generated by the trail pass will go to the Montana State Parks Snowmobile Program and will be used for trail grooming as well as purchase and maintenance of grooming equipment. “With the cost of trail grooming and equipment maintenance rising every year, it’s become harder to effectively sustain the Snowmobile program,” said Montana State Parks Snowmobile Program Manager Seth McArthur. “The funds from the new trail pass will help to ensure that Montana’s 4,000 miles of trail will

The permits may be purchased from local vendors or online at https://app. mt.gov/als/index/index.html. Vendor lists are available under the individual OHV and Snowmobile Program pages at stateparks.mt.gov. For more information on the OHV Nonresident Temporary Use Permit contact Erin Proctor at (406) 444-7642 or eproctor@mt.gov or visit stateparks.mt.gov/recreation/ohvProgram.html. For more information on the Groomed Snowmobile Trail Pass contact Seth McArthur at (406) 444-3753 or smcarthur@mt.gov or visit stateparks.mt.gov/recreation/ snowmobileProgram.html.

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Registration Now Open for Annual Ski Festival & Cross-Country Ski Camp This year, the West Yellowstone Ski Festival & Cross-Country Ski Camp annual training and technique clinic will be held November 24th through 28th. In the mid 1980s, longtime local Drew Barney – along with Torbjorn Karlsen and Dick Hunt – started what was then called “Fall Camp” to offer coaches the opportunity to attend clinics. In addition, citizen racers and individuals who wanted to improve their skiing technique were also encouraged to attend. Nearly 30 years later, the cross-country ski camp has devotees who come from around the nation and attend every year. Through the years the camp has grown and evolved to become a top training and technique camp for the cross-country ski community. The number one

goal is to provide skiers a top-notch clinic experience, whether they are avid master racers looking for an early season training camp or skiers who simply want to improve their technique. The camp has assembled a highend coaching staff comprised of elite cross-country ski professionals. “Our first class coaching staff combined with West Yellowstone’s Rendezvous Trail system — which consistently has some of the best early season snow in the country — makes this the ideal place in America to transition from dry land training to on-snow skiing,” remarks Barney. For more information or to register for the Camp, visit: skirunbikemt.com/ clinics.html.

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Antelope Montana antelope populations are continuing to recover and grow from previous years' winter kills and low fawn numbers in central and eastern Montana.

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This year, there are even a few more special licenses available reflecting that improving status. Successful antelope-license applicants may recognize increased fawn production in many areas as populations respond to this year's favorable weather and habitat conditions. Montana's antelope archery season will close Oct. 9. The general rifle season for antelope will run Oct. 10Nov. 8. As always, FWP wildlife biologists and game warders will be operating hunter check-stations throughout the state to collect biological information and ensure regulations are followed. All hunters are required to stop at check stations. For more information on antelope hunting in Montana, visit FWP's website at fwp.mt.gov, click "Hunting" then click Plan Your Hunt. Deer Hunters who witnessed a drop in mule deer numbers in many areas of Montana a few years ago will see improving populations this year as favorable weather and habitat conditions kicked in in 2014 and 2015. Additionally, in many areas of the state, fawn recruitment has been excellent and populations are doing well. Even if you didn't draw a special permit this year, remember Montana offers numerous opportunities to hunt for deer with just a general hunting license. Montana's archery season for deer will close Oct. 18. The general deer season opens Oct. 24 and ends Nov. 29.

FWP wildlife biologists and game warders will be operating hunter check-stations throughout the state to collect biological information and ensure regulations are followed. All hunters are required to stop at check stations. For more information on Montana's fiveweek long general deer hunting season, visit FWP's website at fwp.mt.gov, click "Hunting" then click Plan Your Hunt. Elk hese are good times for elk hunters as Montana elk populations continue to be strong across most of the state. In some areas of western Montana, where populations have declined, wildlife biologists have recently observed increased recruitment of calves. In many hunting districts, however, access to private lands can be difficult, which can affect hunting success given landownership patterns and distribution of elk. Montana's archery season for elk will close Oct. 18. The general, five-week long, elk-hunting season runs Oct. 24 through Nov. 29. Even if you didn't draw a special permit this year, remember Montana offers numerous opportunities to hunt for elk with just a general hunting license. Depending on the hunting district regulations hunters can pursue brow-tined bull elk, spike bull elk, either-sex elk, or antlerless elk. For more information on elk hunting in Montana, visit FWP's website at fwp.mt.gov, click "Hunting" then click Plan Your Hunt. FWP wildlife biologists and game wardens will be operating hunter check-stations throughout the state to collect biological information and ensure regulations are followed. All hunters are required to stop at check stations.

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Wisconsin Creek Area, Sheridan

Rarely does one of these larger parcels come on the market. 120± acre land opportunity with bird’s eye views of Tom Minor Basin, Black Mountain, and into YNP. Bryan Atwell, Broker, CRS, GRI, 406.579.7616

Exquisite 40± acres, large private building site. Private access along Elk Springs Road, grazing pasture, spectacular Bridger Mtn views. Dan Reddick, Broker, 406.580.0653

Remote 162± acres, snowmobile, hunt, hike, and camp along Booth Gulch, private access through BLM borders NFS, open hill sides, treed coulees. Kay Carter Colwell, Broker, 406.596.1077

$290,000 | #207999

$169,000 | #208929

$159,000 | #208392

Tobacco Root Mtns, Sheridan

Elk Lodge, Gallatin Canyon

Scenic Pioneer Mtns, Polaris

40± acres, Atop Copper Mtn consist of two adjoining mining claims, cabin with decks, detached sauna and bath house, solar generator shed, and storage barn, all off grid. Frank Colwell, Broker, 406.596.1076

Log cabin & barn on NFS lease. Wooded .67± acres on Buffalo Horn Creek. Prime big game hunting & trail access. Base camp allowing horses & RVs. Leah Olson, Broker, ALC 406.763.4596

35± acres adjoining Farlin Creek WSA & Pioneer Mts/ NFS, semi-private, year round springs. Known habitat for elk, deer, moose, bear & lion. Frank Colwell, Broker, 406.596.1076

800.958.8266

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