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Western Montana ice fishing report for the week of Jan. 30

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February 1, 2023

Western Montana ice fishing report for the week of Jan. 30

From Montana FWP: Ice fishing is an effective way (and we might argue, the easiest way) to get exterior and spend the day within the winter. However keep in mind, no ice is 100% secure, and no fish, irrespective of how large, is price your life. Take if from FWP’s Stacy Schmidt – crayfish hunter by night time, ice security technician by day – and her workforce at Lewis and Clark Search and Rescue.

Prime picks

Hauser Reservoir – Just a few perch, rainbows and burbot are being discovered from the Causeway Bridge to the facility traces within the Causeway Arm and on Lake Helena whereas jigging perch coloured or glow jigs with maggots, perch eyes or crawlers close to the underside. Black Sandy can be producing some good rainbows whereas utilizing numerous coloured jigs tipped with maggots or crawlers 6-10 ft under the ice. 12-15 inches of ice has been reported. – FWP, Helena

Whitefish Lake – For those who’re in search of a night chew, that is the spot. The State Park facet of the lake has been very constant for whitefish. Smaller inexperienced whitefish jigs or inexperienced Sweedish Pimples have labored rather well, particularly when tipped with maggots. – Ray Ward, Kalispell

Round western Montana

Ashley Lake – That smaller kokanee chew continues to be regular with some limits usually reported every week. Perch and cutbows can be had. A few of the perch have been good sized. The entire lake has been frozen for some time. – Chancey and Dave’s Fish Camp

Bitterroot Lake – The kokanee chew has slowed down, however just a few anglers reported limits whereas fishing in about 60-80 ft of water on some smaller grade fish. Some bigger fish have additionally been taken in about 200 ft of water. Just a few large rainbow trout have been caught close to the north finish of the lake. The ice is in “fine condition” after the current chilly snap. – Chancey and Dave’s Fish Camp

Canyon Ferry Reservoir – Rainbow trout are being caught 20-35 ft deep round Gap within the Wall and Duck Creek on brown or black jigs with worms or maggots. Walleye and perch are being caught mid reservoir between Gap within the Wall to Accomplice and Duck Creek in 35-45 ft of water whereas utilizing yellow or inexperienced Hali jigs or spoons tipped with mealworms, night time crawlers or perch eyes. Steer clear of the stress ridges on the south finish of the reservoir. There’s over 20 inches of ice from the Silos all the way down to the ponds, 15-18 inches of ice round Duck Creek and the north finish has 3-5 inches of ice. – FWP, Helena

Clark Canyon Reservoir – Fishing has been regular within the early morning hours for trout in depths from 7-12 ft on the south and west ends of the lake, respectively. Have just a few completely different baits in your arsenal. Eggs, maggots, nightcrawlers and dyed corn on a small tungsten jig are all on the menu. The chew appears to taper off significantly in the course of the early afternoon, so you should definitely get out early. Attempt to discover a sharp drop-off; normally that signifies you’ve discovered one of many river or spring channels. Ling are being picked up sporadically in depths starting from 10-25 ft. Strive sucker meat or nightcrawlers after the solar goes down. – Frontier Anglers, Dillon

Georgetown Lake – Trout will be present in 19 ft of water with some deeper. 18 inches of ice has been reported together with loads of snow. – Duane’s IceFishing Leases

Holter Reservoir – The perch chew on the decrease finish of the reservoir continues to be nice and good numbers of perch and an occasional walleye are being came upon from Log Gulch, Departure Level, the Prairie Canine City, and the BLM boat ramp whereas utilizing multi-colored Hali or glow jigs and maggots close to the underside in 30-50 ft of water. Just a few rainbows, burbot and an occasional northern pike are being picked up on the Gates of the Mountains whereas utilizing numerous jigs tipped with lower bait or crawlers in 8-10 ft of water. 8-11 inches of ice has been reported. – FWP, Helena

Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir – Just a few kokanee and perch are being picked up whereas utilizing Hali or Sweedish Pimple kind ice jigs tipped with purple maggots or corn close to the underside in 20-35 ft of water. 12-14 inches of ice has been reported. – FWP, Helena

Lake Mary Ronan – There’s been some respectable perch motion in about 35-40 ft of water. The kokanee chew, nevertheless, has slowed down a bit. – Chancey and Dave’s Fish Camp

Loon Lake, Ferndale – The rainbow trout fishing has been nice. Strive fishing in concerning the 15-foot vary utilizing a tungsten fly or Ratfinkee jig tipped with maggots. – Ray Ward, Kalispell

Swan Lake – Lake trout and rainbows have been caught close to the river mouth. Zimmer’s Glow Grubs, tubes with half- or full-ounce jig heads with lower bait has been the ticket for the lakers. Kokanee have additionally made an occasional look. – Chancey and Dave’s Fish Camp

Matthew Kiewiet is the managing editor for the Impartial File and The Montana Commonplace.

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Good Morning, Montana (Tuesday, November 19, 2024)

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November 19, 2024

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Wishing everyone a good day! Here are some things to know for today:

WEATHER: Increasing sunshine. Chilly and breezy. Stronger winds the further east you are. Highs in the low to mid 30s.

Business license re-application required in Great Falls. Click here.

High school students complete ‘MedAchieve’ at Touro med college. Click here.

Calumet will conduct a test of its new emergency notification system. Click here.

COMING UP: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21: Great Falls Salvation Army will host a “Give Thanks” Kettle Kickoff Luncheon from 11:30am to 1pm at 1000 17th Avenue South. The auction will include a silent auction, dessert dash, and information on the critical services The Salvation Army provides to neighbors in need in Great Falls. Cost is $15 per person. For more information, call Jody Rempel at 406-899-4640, or click here.

Here is today’s joke of the day! Share with your friends: What falls in the winter but never gets hurt? Snow!

Email your best joke to montanathismorning@krtv.com

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MSU Billings cultural showcase events bring India to Montana

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November 19, 2024

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MSU Billings cultural showcase events bring India to Montana

BILLINGS — At Montana State University Billings, this semester’s cultural showcase is all about India—a celebration of its vibrant traditions, rich history, and the students who bring these cultures to life.

Each year, the Office of International Studies chooses a different country to focus on during the fall semesters. They host events to showcase that region through programming, movies, and free events for the community to attend.

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Over a dozen international students are from India, and many participate and help run the themed events.

“We decided to go to India predominantly because we’ve had a large influx of Indian students, and we really rely on local community to help put this on,” said the school’s Associate Director of International Students Abby Cook.

This is their fourth year of holding themed semesters that began in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic to help students feel connected to other cultures and feel less isolated.

“We were still on a bit of a hiatus for travel and bringing in new students due to COVID, so we were thinking about how can we bring the world and just different cultures to MSU Billings to the Billings community as well, so that’s kind of the brainchild of the theme semester program,” said Cook. “It is funded predominantly by a grant that we have from the Department of Education.”

On Thursday, they held one of their last events of the year, the Indian Cultural Showcase. MSUB students from India had the chance to show off various regions of the country through music, dance, singing, clothing and presentations.

INDIA2_1.2.1.jpg — Many different types of Indian music were showcased through dancing, singing, and playing instruments.

“It’s just generally a really great event that brings the community together and celebrates culture and diversity in a very colorful way,” said Cook. “The community that comes, especially those on a regular basis, they adore it. It is all volunteer, I would say, and it is all something that is done on a very low budget, so it’s just managing the expectations. We are not bringing in people from India to do performances. Everything’s kind of homegrown.”

Over a dozen international students at the university are from India. Sophomores Mansi Luthra and Noor Deep Kaur are both from the northern Indian state of Punjab and have helped run the events throughout the semester. They said the year has been an opportunity to reconnect with their roots while sharing their culture with the local community in Billings.

INDIA4_1.7.1.jpg — Mansi Luthra is from Punjab and is studying health care administration at MSU Billings.

“Most of my classmates, they love Indian outfits. When I wear these outfits, ‘Oh, I love your earrings, I love your bangles,’ so those compliments just rejoy my blush,” said Luthra. “These kind of events rejoy your life, make you feel like you are a part (of something), and you are worthy. That’s a great thing.”

“It’s exciting to tell them about our own culture, and sometimes we are not afraid about things which are really important to us and people might ask about it and then we have to explain them. It’s like, ‘Oh that’s really different. We do that thing in a different way,’” added Deep Kaur.

For many international students like Luthra and Deep Kaur, the transition to a new school in a foreign country can be a difficult and isolating experience. The first year is often filled with challenges.

“First year was crazy, adapting to new technology of assignments, being feeling loneliness, homesick, all those feelings together,” said Luthra.

Over time, the girls found comfort in their shared heritage, and through their Indian student group, they found a sense of community.

“Then you cope with classes, with making new friends, especially I have a very good group of Indian friends here, so it just feels like home now,” said Luthra.

INDIA8_1.11.1.jpg — Noor Deep Kaur is studying nursing at MSU Billings.

For them, the event and chance to perform was an important reminder of the strength and diversity of their cultural identity.

“We get to know each other’s culture and we grow as a community. That’s really I think one of the best parts of this multicultural club and International Office doing this stuff,” said Deep Kaur.

The semester has helped create a bridge between international students and the wider Billings community, and as a reminder that we are all more similar than we think.

INDIA5_1.8.1.jpg — At the end of the showcase, members of the audience were invited on stage to dance.

“It’s important to showcase that we are all unique in our traditions and our cultures, yet we all still love to dance. We all still love music. We all still love to sing,” said Cook. “It brings a unique tone to the Billings community also because they can see, ‘Oh, this is in my community. We have people who are from India. We have a Japanese community. We have a French community,’ so I think that’s really powerful, and it helps them to get involved on a more personal level.”

For the students involved, the event is more than just a cultural showcase, but a way to reduce the isolation often felt by international students. By sharing their traditions, Mansi and Noor have been able to make the place they now call home feel a little bit closer to the one they left behind.

INDIA6_1.9.1.jpg — At the end of the showcase, members of the audience were invited on stage to dance.

“I’m getting to know people and my friends. My bones are growing more stronger and so that’s why I’m feeling good now. Yeah, I’m feeling less homesick,” said Deep Kaur.

“I really love how people embrace Indian culture. Their eyes shine when they see us performing, singing, being in our outfits, they compliment us, and they make our day and nights,” added Luthra.

Their final two events will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Babcock Theater for a showing of the film “I Have Found It,” and on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the MSU Billings Rimrock Cafe from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for their Indian Cuisine Night. Click here for more information.

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World’s Only Ski-In/Ski-Out Treehouses @ Whitefish, Montana

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November 18, 2024

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World’s Only Ski-In/Ski-Out Treehouses @ Whitefish, Montana

If you are in the market for a ski vacation with truly unique accommodations, you should definitely check out what Snow Bears Chalet in Whitefish, Montana has to offer. Snow Bear Chalets is a collection of three luxury treehouses located on Whitefish’s Hope Slope Trail with 100% ski-in/ski-out access. If you’re worried that sleeping in a tree would be roughing it, you will be pleasantly surprised that each of three treehouses comes with standard bedrooms and bathrooms along with luxury amenities including a private hot tub and a gas fireplace. Spend your day shredding the slopes and retire to your treetop turret retreat room to take in the incredible views. Sounds great!

About Snow Bear Chalets:

Snow Bear Chalets is a collection of three magical luxury treehouses located ON Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort’s Hope Slope and all 100% ski-in/ski-out. With no parking lots or treacherous staircases to deal with, you can ski to Chair 3 from any of the chalets and hit the slopes in under a minute! Hope Slope – is the first to open each season and a great option for night skiing on Whitefish Mountain. Plus, in the summer season, you’re only steps away from the mountain’s main mountain biking trailhead, connecting you to hundreds of miles of prime trails.

Each treehouse has breathtaking mountain and wooded views, with beautiful, highly functional living spaces, comfortable bedrooms and a large balcony with outdoor dining and private hot tub. All summer and winter resort amenities are within easy walking/skiing distance, including bars, restaurants, shops, etc.

There’s nothing like Snow Bear on any ski mountain in the US. Ponderosa Chalet sleeps 6 and is our highest in demand with its unparalleled slopeside location. Tamarack is identical to Ponderosa and less than 30 feet from the slope. Cedar is our largest chalet and great for groups, as it sleeps 10. Each Snow Bear Chalet is available for a 3 night minimum, depending upon the season, or for rent by the week during the holidays. Book all three treehouses and sleep up to 22 guests!

Snow Bear is not for everyone. It’s literally the ultimate in luxury living for those who choose a unique, decadent holiday experience. If you’re ready to be spoiled on a gorgeous mountain escape, you’ve found the right place! BOOK HERE.

PONDEROSA, our premier treehouse, is literally ON the ski slope, for unobstructed mountain and slopeside views. Watch the skiers fly by from your hot tub or while having coffee at the dining island in the morning. ZERO time to the slope, as you’re already on it!

TAMARACK, is the same size/layout as Ponderosa, but is located in the middle of the three threehouses. It has downhill slope views and is only about 30′ to the slope!

CEDAR is the largest treehouse and is perfect for larger groups. It has mountain views and is only 50′ from the slope!