by Merle Ann Loman | Feb 25, 2009 | Bitterroot, iiii Winter/Snow
Jack and I are doing some maintenance on our vehicles and we needed to drop one near Stevensville.
We didn’t have time to fish, but stoppped by the river to take a look.
There was one lone wade fisherman working a run.
It was raining, about 39 degrees out and you could see the snow falling in the mountains at maybe 4,500 feet. This is good news. We want moisture that will be stored in the form of snow!
The weather forecast is for rain in the valleys and snow in the mountains all week. We will take it!
by Merle Ann Loman | Feb 23, 2009 | i Spring, News bulletins
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announces availability of Montana’s 2009 hunting and fishing licenses—including conservation, fishing, spring black bear and turkey, upland game bird, deer and elk hunting licenses— now at all FWP Regional offices and license providers.
Sunday, March 1 begins the new 2009 license year for Montana hunters and anglers. The new license year is especially important for early-season anglers, and for those who enjoy ice fishing.
Most 2009 licenses are available on the FWP Web page at fwp.mt.gov. Click MT FWP Online Montana Licensing Services.
You can also find a link for MT-FWP online licensing at our Wapiti Waters website – http://www.wapiti-waters.com/.
by Merle Ann Loman | Feb 20, 2009 | Conservation/benefits/organizations
Saturday, March 7, 2009
DoubleTree Hotel, Missoula
Please send Registration Form by February 25 to:
FOAM Annual Meeting
PO Box 67
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Saturday, March 7, 2009
DoubleTree Hotel, Missoula
FOAM invites you to the DoubleTree Hotel in Missoula on Saturday, March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for discussions, lunch, our traditional raffle, and drinks.
Ten rooms are available @ $109 double occupancy if you reserve before February 20.
Call Rachel at 406-542-4654 and refer to FOAM when making reservations. PLEASE CALL IMMEDIATELY if you want to reserve a room for the night.
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 Register, get coffee, find friends, swap stories
9:00 -10:30 RRAFT Blackfoot Mgt. Proposal – Charlie Sperry, Chet Crowser, Jack Mauer
10:30 -12:00 B’foot & Madison SRP Process, Fees, Expenses, Local spending – Molly Wainwright, Gerry Walker
Noon Buffet Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Stacy Juelfs, Payne Financial Group, on FOAM insurance costs, coverage, benefits
2:00 – 3:00 Wayne Johnston, Board of Outfitters on operations plans, guide advertising, agents, and more
3:00 – 4:00 FOAM updates, Q&A from members for directors
4:00 – ? Raffle, hors d’oeuvres, drinks
For the raffle, we’ve got Simms, Patagonia, and Northwest River Supply gear scheduled to appear, other items from local and national flyfishing gear manufacturers, plus gift certificates from local eateries and such.
Are you a Montana guide and want to know more about FOAM? Visit the site at http://www.foam-montana.org/index.php or contact the FOAM Director, Robin Cunningham, at 406.763.5436 or foaminfo@foam-montana.org.
by Merle Ann Loman | Feb 19, 2009 | Flies, Friends, i Spring
Billy Burk sent photos of these flies he tied. Jack thinks he did a good job on them.
Hey Merle! Just a note to say hi, and run my pattern past Jack for this years’ trip. Attached is my attempt at copying a leftover fly from our trip 2 years ago. The hook size is 8, barbless. I think it actually looks pretty good, (considering the source).
take care!!!!….Billy
by Merle Ann Loman | Feb 18, 2009 | Conservation/benefits/organizations
Posted from an email by Clark Fork Coalition:
Support the Big Sky Rivers Act TODAY! Join us Friday for River Lobby Day.
Your river needs you this week.
Please voice your support for HB 455, the “Big Sky Rivers Act,” up THIS THURSDAY, February 19 in the House Local Government Committee.
1) Leave a message for your Representative at 406-444-4800
2) Email a brief message of support directly to your Representative
3) Send your support to the entire House Local Government Committee: send emails to kbutcher@mt.gov
Join us this Friday, Feb 20th, at the Capitol!
8:30 am – Vans leave from CFC office in Missoula.
10:30 am – Meet at the Rotunda and tour the Capitol building.
11:00 am – “Lobbying and Legislature Basics” with Brianna Randall of the Clark Fork Coalition, Sarah Cobler of Montana Conservation Voters, and other policy mentors.
12:00 pm – Lunch with selected Representatives and Senators (food provided).
1:00 pm – View House and Senate floor sessions from the gallery.
2:00 pm – Join a mentor to attend committee hearings or lobby your elected officals on the Coalition’s priority bills.
4:30 pm – Leave Capitol and swing by the Blackfoot River Brewing Company to meet and greet other Coalition members and river supporters.
Please RSVP by Weds 2/18 to attend or carpool: info@clarkfork.org or 542-0539 x200.
