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Kayaking in Montana? Don't Forget This Lawful Step
My wife and I love watching the TV series Yellowstone Wardens. Animal Planet/Discovery produces the series. The reality show is a camera crew following Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Game Wardens as they go about their day in Regions 1 through 7.
Most of the action in the series occurs during hunting season. It amazes me how many hunters either don’t know (or refuse to obey) the simplest rules of hunting in Montana.
Photo by Leonhard Niederwimmer on Unsplash
Summer in Montana means hitting the rivers and lakes.
Some episodes of Yellowstone Wardens are filmed during the summer, and in these episodes, most of their encounters with the public occur on the water. With thousands of locals and out-of-staters enjoying our lakes and rivers during our short summer season, the wardens have their hands full.
In one episode we recently watched, much of the footage was filmed near Canyon Ferry, where the wardens spent most of their day inspecting watercraft for invasive species, checking for unapproved fishing bait, and valid fishing licenses. They also pulled over a handful of kayakers.
If you kayak in Montana, you’re required to stop at watercraft checkpoints.
Wildlife officials in Montana are very concerned about invasive species, particularly mussels. Boaters know they must stop at any watercraft inspection station they encounter.
If you think a kayak isn’t a boat, you’re wrong in the eyes of the law. Kayakers are required to stop too. ALL watercraft from boats and jet skis to kayaks, canoes, rafts, and paddleboards must stop at the checkpoint or risk a ticket. There are additional rules and regulations for bringing a watercraft to Montana from out of state. See them HERE.
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Half a million absentee ballots sent to Montana voters for primary election • Daily Montanan
Ballots for Montana’s June 2 primary began to hit voters’ mailboxes this weekend.
According to the Secretary of State’s website, 509,399 absentee ballots were mailed to voters. As of Monday morning, 358 voters had already returned their ballots.
“Montana’s 2026 Primary Election is well underway, and the Montana Election Team is honored to serve our voters,” Secretary of state Christi Jacobsen said in a press release. “As a reminder, Montanans can view their sample ballot, track their absentee ballot, confirm their voter registration information, and much more at VoteMT.gov.”
Voted ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2nd.
The Montana Election Team reminds absentee voters to sign, date, and add their birth year when returning their absentee ballot. County election officials provide instructions in the ballot packet, and more information is also available online at https://votemt.gov/absentee-ballot/.
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from May 10 drawing
06-22-28-31, Bonus: 08
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 10 drawing
01-03-20-35-46, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Great Falls Tribune editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The Socorro Independent School District honored and celebrated its top two educators at the 2026 Teacher of the Year Gala on Friday, May 8 at the El Paso Convention Center.
Cristina Garcia, a fifth-grade teacher at Mission Ridge Elementary School, was recognized as the 2026 SISD Elementary Teacher of the Year. Javier Esparza, an audio and video broadcast teacher at Socorro High School, was named the 2026 SISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/socorro-isd-honors-top-2-teachers-at-gala-celebration/
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