The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission will meet in Kalispell July 17 to consider final upland game bird seasons and to discuss cutthroat trout conservation in the South Fork of the Flathead River drainage in northwestern Montana.

At the meeting—set for 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Red Lion Inn, 20 North Main—the commission will also consider 2008 early-season migratory bird regulations, elk-plan objective adjustments, elk-harvest quotas in hunting districts 204, 261, and 270, game-damage permits for 2008-2009, an urban deer management plan for Ekalaka, and exotic wildlife classification requests. In addition, the commission will take final action on three fishing access site proposals.

The full agenda for the FWP Commission is online at fwp.mt.gov, click FWP Commission.

Following the completion of the agenda, the public may bring additional items to the FWP Commission's attention. FWP ensures its meetings are fully accessible to those with a disability. Individuals with special needs may request arrangements by contacting FWP at 406-444-3186.

The Rocky Mountains U.S. Forum has 1515 Active Topics

• Northwest Colorado
• Tikka T3 Lite Stainless 300 wsm w/DNZ mo
• 3 for 3! and the Poor Man's Slam
• 223 rem VS mule deer
• Colorado Bighorn Poaching Case Offers $1

The Coyote Hunting Addiction
It could be the plumes of dust kicked up by the combines, the abrupt change in the dominate colors of the landscape, or the appearance of thousands of geese making their yearly migratory journey; whatever triggers it, fall is here! As my mother puts it, "I have been dealing with your father's neck swelling this time of year, for 26 years; and now I have to deal with both of you going into rut!"