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Chapter BBQ at Stillwater Mountain Lodge Saturday June 6 after the test at 6:00 for $10.00. Everyone is welcome.
Wisdom August Test Update: We have 2 days full and the 3rd day is half full - It will be full by the end of next week...Don't hesitate to get your entries in. Wisdom training week info is forthcoming.
Chapter Sage Grouse Project - In addition to more Fence Marking in Wisdom in August - The Chapter has a great opportunity coming to us via Vice President Bridget Nielsen:
We have an exciting opportunity to help in the
research and data collection of information for the Sage Grouse in
Montana! This is an exciting event that will directly help the birds!
The MTFWP conducts annual monitoring and scientific research on Greater
Sage Grouse in the Roundup, MT area every spring. Part of the study
includes capturing young chick sage grouse, tagging them, and evaluating
survival between marking and fledging in the fall. The chicks are
located by using radio telemetry equipment to locate collared females
after sunset. The chicks are quickly released back to the female and
success of the project has been very high. The information gathered
from this effort is utilized in determining the level of success of the
Sage Grouse Initiative Grazing Management programs that have been
developed on over 200,000 acres of private and federal lands in the
Roundup/Lavina area of Montana. We are being offered the opportunity to
assist the MTFWP in this effort during the months of June and July.
The ability to handle birds safely is desired as well as the ability to
handle changing weather conditions and rustic overnight accomodations
during the work week is needed. Preferably the volunteers will camp
near the project site and be able to work after dark. If you are
interested in helping, please contact Bridget Nielsen at (406) 366-6042 and she will coordinate with MTFWP to schedule volunteer efforts.