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Stories by Porter Counts / Valley Journal

Polson Girls Basketball

WHITEFISH — The Lady Pirates traveled to Whitefish to take on the Bulldogs on Jan. 6, winning 44-32. Although Whitefish led by one point after the first quarter, Polson went ahead in the second and never looked back. Addyson Gallatin led all scoring with 20 points, including four 3-pointers, in what was an outstanding individual performance. Nikki Kendall and Ilysia Adams kicked in six more a piece, ensuring the Lady Pirates went home with a win.

On Jan. 7, the Polson Lady Pirates hosted the Browning Indians, losing 55-48. In what was a back and forth, ultra-competitive game, the game was tied at 12 after the first quarter. Browning was able to go ahead by four by the end of the half and extended the lead by three at the end of the third quarter. Both teams found their scoring touch in the fourth, with each scoring 19 points. Mila Hawk led the Lady Pirates with 17 points and Addyson Gallatin added 14 of her own. The Lady Pirates next play in Frenchtown on Jan. 13 at 3 p.m.

Ronan Girls Basketball

RONAN — The Maidens hosted the Whitefish Bulldogs on Jan. 3, winning 35-34. The Maidens trailed at the end of every quarter, only to finish the fourth with their best, securing the come from behind win. Olivia Heiner led the maidens in scoring with seven points, while Lauryn Buhr and Bella Devereau Trahan added six more each. The Maidens next travel to Columbia Falls Jan. 13 at 4:15 p.m.

Hunters and Anglers Invited to ‘Elk Camp at the Capitol’

News from MT Citizens’ Elk Management Coalition

HELENA — Montana hunters and anglers are invited to attend ‘Elk Camp at the Capitol’ on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Montana Capitol building in Helena.

Elk Camp is a celebration of Montana’s exceptional outdoor legacy and an opportunity for hunters and anglers to discuss wildlife and habitat policy with lawmakers active in the 68th Montana Legislature.

The event is hosted by member organizations who make up the Montana Citizens’ Elk Management Coalition. The Coalition has been active this past year working to improve the status-quo of elk management, foster better relationships between hunters and landowners, and in establishing a new trust account to fund habitat stewardship projects in rural Montana.

Montana Citizens Elk Management Coalition organizer, Jeff Lukas, says Elk Camp is an opportunity for hunters and anglers to learn how to be civically engaged during an important legislative session.

“We want hunters and anglers to learn how to participate in the wildlife policies that impact our public access, wildlife, and hunting opportunity,” Lukas said. “There have already been 150 bills requested to modify fish and wildlife policy so we encourage hunters and anglers to get engaged and join us at Elk Camp.”

Elk Camp begins at 11:30 a.m. with a gathering on the North Lawn to hear from Montana citizens and bipartisan lawmakers active in wildlife management policy. Speakers include Senator Jeff Wellborn, R-Dillon, Rep Tom France, D-Missoula, and recently retired Fish and Wildlife Commissioner, Patrick Byorth.

After the gathering, participants will partake in civic training sessions and meet with lawmakers inside the building. Topics of discussion include improving the Block Management hunting program, public access and Habitat Montana, and establishing the Montana Legacy Trust to improve wildlife habitat conditions.

Complimentary bus transportation to and from Helena is available from several cities in the State. A full list of activities and transportation opportunities, as well as the RSVP, is available at: www.montanaelk.org. Participants are encouraged to RSVP in advance.

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