BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff in Bozeman will be available to help youth hunters learn how to sample their harvested deer for chronic wasting disease at the conclusion of Montana’s two-day youth deer hunt.  

The CWD sampling station at FWP’s Bozeman office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, and the station will have extended hours on Friday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sampling stations provide FWP staff to help hunters collect and submit samples for CWD testing, which is paid for by FWP.  

Montana’s special two-day youth deer hunt is Oct. 20 and 21 and is open to youth hunters ages 10 to 15 who have taken hunter education or who are enrolled in the apprentice hunter program.  

Hunters who would like help collecting samples are asked to bring their harvested animal unfrozen with at least 3 inches of neck attached, as well as a knife. Hunters will also be asked to provide the location coordinates of their harvest to help with CWD monitoring.   



CWD is a contagious neurological disease that infects deer, elk and moose. It is always fatal, and there is no known cure. It was first detected in Montana’s wild herds in 2017.  

CWD sample submission is voluntary throughout Montana. If hunters want their harvested animal sampled, they can submit samples themselves by following steps listed at fwp.mt.gov/CWD or by visiting a CWD sampling station.  

CWD sampling stations will be operated in various locations in Montana. For more information about sampling station hours and locations, and other information about CWD in Montana, visit fwp.mt.gov/CWD. 

Emotional abuse can be just as serious as physical abuse. It can take the form of shaming, controlling, blaming, humiliating, or neglecting someone in a repeated manner. 

Gaslighting is a term that has been used more recently regarding emotional abuse. With gaslighting, the abuser may deny events that happened, turn the blame back on the abused, or engage in other behavior that makes the abused question their own reality and sanity. 

People who are emotionally abused sometimes turn to alcohol or other drugs in an effort to escape the difficulty of their experience. Alcohol use is widespread in the U.S., and alcohol is the second-most abused substance in the U.S., behind only tobacco.  

Alcohol addiction treatment today is very effective in helping to free people from their dependency on alcohol, begin to address underlying issues and get their life back. 

Identifying Emotional Abuse

Many more women than men in the U.S. experience violence from a partner, including emotional abuse – one in four women, to be exact. 

Even though emotional abuse is fairly common, it isn’t always easy to identify. If you are concerned that you might be living with an emotionally abusive partner, here are some signs to look for so that you can get help. 

1 You feel controlled. 
Your partner wants to know where you are, what you’re doing, and who you're with at all times. They won’t let you go to certain places or see certain people. They might also demand that you keep in constant contact with them. If they find out that you went against their demands, they get very angry and/or jealous. 

2 Your privacy is invaded or ignored altogether. 
Your partner might demand to know your passwords to your phone, computer, and social media. They don’t want you to, or won’t allow you to, lock or even close the doors to rooms you’re in, especially if you are in the midst of an argument. 

3 You are being bullied or made fun of.
This type of emotional abuse can be slightly easier to spot. People who really care about you wouldn’t call you names or tell you that you’re stupid, ugly, or fat. Your partner might even do this in front of your family or friends.

4 You are being threatened.
Any threats of abuse should be taken seriously. This might include your partner threatening to hurt you, a pet, or themselves if you won’t do what they ask. It can also involve a threat to call the cops to report your “wrongdoings.” 

Emotional abuse usually involves a combination of the above. The behavior isn’t a one-time thing but happens on a regular basis.

Getting Help for Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse can sometimes escalate into physical abuse. If you are frightened of your partner for any reason, immediately get to a safe place if you can. Call 911 if you need assistance.

If it is not an emergency situation, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or via texting “START” to 88788, offers 24/7 help 365 days a year. It is also a good resource for finding local providers and resources. 

Although it may be tempting to try to “fix” your partner by engaging with them, this is usually not possible. They need professional help, but your safety is your primary concern.

Put your needs first, build a support network if there’s time, and get out of the relationship as quickly as possible. Therapy is something to explore to help with your healing.

Final Thoughts

Like physical abuse, emotional abuse is a form of violence that should be taken seriously. If you notice any of the above regarding the way your partner or anybody else you interact with regularly is treating you, it’s important to take action to protect yourself. What’s happening isn’t your fault, and you deserve to feel safe and supported.

DILLON – A new fishing access site has been permanently established on the Beaverhead River for recreationists to enjoy. 

The Beaverhead Trails Coalition donated Cornell Park to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks last month through a cooperative, multi-year effort involving several organizations. The 3.5-acre parcel, now known as Cornell Park Fishing Access Site, is just west of Dillon along 10 Mile Road.  

The site has been open to the public for several years. It was previously owned by John and Phyllis Erb, and the Kiwanis Club of Dillon had maintained it for public access since the 1980s. The Erb family expressed interest in donating the property to the public, and the Beaverhead Trails Coalition acquired it in 2020 with the intent of making some site improvements and ensuring perpetual public access.   

At that time, FWP and the Beaverhead Trails Coalition formed an agreement with the Beaverhead Watershed Committee, the Kiwanis Club of Dillon, and Montana Trout Unlimited working toward transferring the site to FWP.  

FWP published a draft environmental assessment in March that detailed the proposal. In its August meeting, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission gave approval for FWP to move forward with the acquisition, which was finalized in September. The site will continue to provide river access and day-use opportunities close to Dillon. 

“Completion of this joint effort is one of the major accomplishments of the Trails Coalition for public interests in Beaverhead County,” said Dan Downey, president of the Beaverhead Trails Coalition. “It’s great that Dillon now has a riverside park providing permanent public access to the river.” 

“FWP is excited to acquire this new fishing access site so close to Dillon,” said Marina Yoshioka, FWP’s regional supervisor in southwest Montana. “We wish to thank the Beaverhead Trails Coalition for its vision in acquiring and holding the property until FWP could complete requirements to acquire ownership, as well as all other partners who helped make the transfer happen.” 

The coalition oversaw several improvements to the property, such as adding fencing around some trees to protect them from beavers, removing dead and unsafe trees and limbs, designing future park facilities, basic streambank stabilization, and signing. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, the Kiwanis Club of Dillon, and cadets from the Montana Youth Challenge Academy helped remove fallen cottonwood trees.  

FWP plans to continue making site improvements in the future, including adding a boat ramp and a vault toilet.  

Funding and other support for this project have been provided by the Erb family, the Beaverhead Trails Coalition, FWP, the Kiwanis Club of Dillon, the Beaverhead Watershed Committee, Montana Trout Unlimited, United Way, AARP, and others. The Beaverhead Trails Coalition and FWP wish to express their thanks to all parties who have assisted in this project.  

On the morning Friday, Oct. 14, the Gallatin County Elections Office is mailing out over 62,000 absentee ballots for the 2022 federal general election on Nov. 8.

Voters who are registered to receive their ballots absentee should start seeing them arrive in their mailboxes in the coming days.

Sample ballots can be found here.

Absentee ballots must be returned no later than 8 PM on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, in order to be counted. Ballots postmarked on or before Election Day but received after Election Day cannot be accepted.

Absentee ballots may be returned by mail. The Elections Office advises mailing them no later than Tuesday, Nov. 1 to ensure they arrive on time. They can also be dropped off at the Elections Office leading up to and including Election Day.

On Election Day, ballots can be dropped at any polling place in Gallatin County, and there will also be a drive-up box at the front of the Gallatin County Courthouse in downtown Bozeman.

Polling places will be open for in-person voting on Election Day at the following locations:

• Bridger Canyon Fire Station – 8081 Bridger Canyon Rd.
• Gallatin County Fairgrounds – 901 N. Black Ave. in Bozeman
• Hope Lutheran Church – 5152 W. Graf St. in Bozeman
• Povah Community Center – 10 Geyser St. in West Yellowstone
• Big Sky Water & Sewer District Office – 561 Little Coyote Rd. in Big Sky
• Gallatin Gateway Community Center – 145 Mill St. in Gallatin Gateway
• Belgrade Special Events Center – 220 Spooner Rd. in Belgrade
• River Rock Community Center – 101 River Rock Rd. in Belgrade
• Three Forks High School – 212 E. Neal St. in Three Forks
• Manhattan Christian School – 8000 Churchill Rd. in Churchill
• Manhattan High School – 200 W. Fulton Ave. in Manhattan

Polling places will be open 7 AM to 8 PM on Election Day, with the exception of Bridger Canyon Fire Station, which will be open noon to 8 PM.

If you are voting in-person, please check your voter registration to make sure you vote at the correct polling place location.

Visit www.MyVoterPageMT.com to check your voter registration status and your information on file.

If you still need to register to vote or update your registration in order to vote in November’s election, you must appear in person at the Gallatin County Elections Office. Voters can register now until noon on Monday, Nov. 7 (the day before Election Day), and from 7 AM to 8 PM on Election Day.

The Elections Office is located in room 210 of the Gallatin County Courthouse at 311 W. Main St. in downtown Bozeman.

For questions or more information, call us at 406-582-3060, email us at gallatin.elections@gallatin.mt.gov, or visit our website at gallatinvotes.com.

BOZEMAN — Sreekala Bajwa, of Montana State University’s College of Agriculture and director of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, received a national award for her engineering achievement in agriculture.

Bajwa received the 2022 Cyrus Hall McCormick Jerome Increase Case Gold Medal from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. The award, currently sponsored by CNH Industrial, honors exceptional and meritorious engineering achievement in agriculture that has resulted in new concepts, products, processes and methods that advanced the development of agriculture. Bajwa was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the industrial adoption of precision agriculture technologies, agricultural byproduct utilization and ensuing contributions to foundational technologies.

Bajwa was nominated by colleagues in 2019 when she was chair of the North Dakota State University Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and professor of agricultural engineering. Nominations are valid for three years. Bajwa’s research projects focused on industry collaboration and economic development in the Red River Valley.

“Although I graciously accepted this award, it was on behalf of all the people who have contributed to this research program,” said Bajwa, who has been with MSU since 2019. “My faculty colleagues, graduate students, postdocs and external collaborators all played an equally important role in developing and maintaining an impactful research program at North Dakota State University.”

In North Dakota, Bajwa and her team worked with a local company, Masonite, to identify new plant-based raw materials for making door components. The company had been using wheat straw for the fiber core of its manufactured exterior doors, but the material was becoming too expensive with unreliable quality. Bajwa and her team identified soybean- and corn-based fibers to mix with wheat fibers to maintain the quality of the doors and lower the raw material cost. Also based on their recommendations, the company modified their production process and bought soybean straw materials from farmers in the region, keeping materials local and bringing revenue to the state.

Bajwa’s team also worked with a military contracting company to repurpose its drones for agricultural applications in the Red River Valley, which she said was the first time a large unmanned aerial system was used for that purpose in the U.S.

As MSU’s vice president of agriculture and director of MAES, Bajwa said that one of her responsibilities is to understand the research needs of the agriculture sector in Montana from farmers, ranchers and other agriculture stakeholders, and to connect them with researchers to address those needs through producer engaged research.

Bajwa also advocates the adoption of precision agriculture practices in Montana, which include GPS, sensors, robotics and geographic information systems to help with farm planning, field mapping, soil sampling, tractor guidance, crop scouting, variable rate applications and yield mapping. The College of Agriculture hired four precision agriculture faculty members earlier this year to help create a precision agriculture program and facilitate research. Those faculty members meet with agricultural producers to learn about their most pressing concerns and create research plans to try and mitigate the issues, including invasive weeds, soil acidification, nutrient management and more.

“The key to my success has been bringing together a multitude of constituents and experts to work together to take advantage of research opportunities. This approach has been successful for me, and for many scientists I know. The MSU College of Agriculture is working on facilitating such collaborations for our researchers to address the challenges Montana agriculture faces,” Bajwa said.

An international organization with more than 8,000 members, ASABE represents educators, researchers and professionals tackling issues ranging from air and water quality to resource management, livestock environment, food engineering and Bajwa’s specialty, precision agriculture.

GREAT FALLS – A 51-year-old hunter from Washington state sustained non-life threatening injuries when he was attacked by a grizzly bear on Tuesday afternoon in Teton County.

The hunter and his wife encountered the bear around 1 p.m. while hunting for upland birds in a creek bottom east of Choteau. The bear charged out of thick brush at close range. The hunter fired at the bear with a shotgun and handgun, wounding the bear and stopping the attack. The hunters and their dogs left the area and notified authorities of the attack.

FWP bear management specialists, game wardens, and Teton County deputies returned to the site and located and euthanized the bear later that afternoon after consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The 677-pound adult male bear had no known previous history of human conflict and had never been handled by bear managers. Evidence at the site suggested the attack was the result of a surprise encounter.

To guard against surprise encounters and remain vigilant and safe in bear country, which includes most of the western half of Montana:  

• Carry bear spray in an easily accessible location and be prepared to use it immediately.  
• Look for bear sign and be cautious around creeks and areas with limited visibility.  
• Hunt with a group of people. Making localized noise can alert bears to your presence.  
• Be aware that elk calls and cover scents can attract bears.  
• Bring the equipment and people needed to help field dress game and remove the meat from the kill site as soon as possible. 
• If you need to leave part of the meat in the field during processing, hang it at least 10 feet off the ground and at least 150 yards from the gut pile. Leave it where it can be observed from a distance of at least 200 yards.  
• Upon your return, observe the meat with binoculars. If it has been disturbed or if a bear is in the area, leave and call FWP.  

For more information and resources on bear safety, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/bear/be-bear-aware.

Homework is a burden for many students because most of us love to cherish procrastination. However, procrastination is not a good habit of allowing yourself to get good marks in exams. On the other hand, procrastination is a source of increased stress in human beings. 

Student life is fascinating but busy. Moreover, the modern education system has imposed a more difficult syllabus for the students to keep them busy with various activities. However, with the help of technology and digitalization, it has become possible for teachers to send assignments online and ask students to do their homework at any time of the day. 

This can be stressful for students who are not capable of managing the pressure of their studies. Due to the high pressure of study, many students get affected both mentally and physically. 

Social life, grades, reputation, the pressure of parents, instructions of the professors, everything has a combined effect of stress on the students. This is now how any student wants to spend their life in college. However, procrastination does not help to manage things like this. 

Tips For Stress Reduction In Managing Homework
This study is mainly focused and concerned with the stress of the students so far. Managing stress is becoming the main issue of millions of students all over the world. It is not possible to change the syllabus to reduce the homework because other students are trying to be competitive and get the top batch. 

So, what you can do best is to manage your working schedule and prepare yourself in a sharp way to handle the pressure without any stress. 

1. Practice Time Management
Without time management, it is not possible to handle the pressure of study and homework. If you do not have a sense of time, you will not be able to complete any of your homework within the given time.

This is where everything is going to go fine with proper time management. To reduce your homework stress, you will need to manage time for fulfilling every task. Always try to keep a clock or watch with you so that you can track the time. 

2. Stick To A Schedule
Scheduling is like planning for your tasks. It does not matter how many days are left in the final exam; if you can make a proper schedule for your homework, you will be able to manage everything within the time.

So, time management and scheduling are related to each other. If you can schedule your tasks and plan them properly to end soon, you will be able to consider time to keep a concise track of your homework. 

3. Ask Questions And Take Notes
If you really want to reduce your homework stress, never hesitate to ask questions to the instructors. If you are not clear with the homework, you will not be able to complete it within the given time. 

Sometimes students think that they will study and learn and reduce the confusion at home, and that is the biggest mistake. Instead, you can simply ask for your confusion, and at home, you can research better on new things. 

Take notes of all your homework to keep everything on track, and this kind of procedure will simply reduce your stress. 

4. Consider Writing Services 
Homework stress increases due to the high expectations of the professors. If you have more than one assignment to complete within a tight schedule, you will need to play smart and consider writing services. 

Simply ask them to do my homework online, and they will do what you have asked for within the time. Sometimes it's not about hard work but smart work. Know the instances and manage your work with expert writers from these writing services. 

5. Get A Good Night's Sleep
No matter how difficult your current condition is, if you are not getting enough sleep, you are summoning health issues. 

Your homework can be done when you are fit enough, both mentally and physically. Lack of sleep at night can affect you both mentally and physically. Do not skip a night's sleep, and this will reduce your stress. 

6. Avoid Procrastination
To avoid homework stress, you should deliberately avoid procrastination. Going for procrastination is easy, but avoiding it is tough. If you can control your emotions and manage to do your work within the time, your study stress will be released automatically. 

Never skip your schedule, and if you have done that, do not procrastinate on the next. The only way to release your homework stress is to manage things within the time.
 
7. Reward Yourself And Increase Your Confidence 
During exam times or even when you have too much homework to complete, most students lack confidence. The drained confidence can be gained uniquely. 

Try to set small goals to make your homework interesting. And on every completion of your goals, reward yourself with the things you like the most. You can be your best friend to manage your stress factor. 

When you deserve the rewards, you will gain confidence, ultimately reducing your stress. 

8. Get Healthy Food
There is no exception to healthy food. If you are not able to manage healthy food in your diet chart, you have missed the foremost important part of your health.

It does not depend on your likes or dislikes. When you have study pressure, and you are getting only a little time to relax, you will need to manage it with good food. Good food means good health, and that is the key to doing your homework in a continuous process. 

9. Make Time For Relaxing Your Mood 
Relaxation is not a luxury to us but a necessity. Hard Working people think that relaxation is a luxury to them. But the actual aspect of getting relaxed is to heal your mood. 

Do not forget to include short breaks and a day off in the schedule so take care of your relaxation and enjoyment. These short breaks and days off will reduce your homework fatigue. 

Reduce Your Stress By Refreshing Your Memory
Apart from following the above-mentioned steps, you can also try different techniques to memorize the things that you have studied so far. In this way, you will get enough time to progress in your homework. 

Work hard and relax like a monk; it's your life; make it happen.

Bozeman, Montana is one of the most beautiful destinations in the United States, offering the perfect blend of city and nature in one charming area. For digital nomads, Bozeman is an opportunity to stay minutes away from the gorgeous outdoor sceneries without losing signal or Wi-Fi when you’re busy at work. Check out these destinations when you’re planning your visit, or simply want a few good reasons to visit Bozeman.

Where to Work

Finding the perfect spot for your work day can be tough, but we’re confident one of these four spots can be your ideal place to be on the grind.

Bozeman Public Library

While the Bozeman Public Library is under construction and mostly closed for daily use right now, it should hopefully open again sometime in the new year. The newly renovated spaces will continue to offer bookable study rooms, which can accommodate up to four people, to keep you staunchly focused on work. In the meantime, check out the library’s FAQ to see what is available during construction.

MSU Library

Being surrounded by the hustle and bustle of campus life can undoubtedly spark your productivity. The MSU Library is a large building that offers collaborative spaces on its first two floors and quiet spaces on its top two floors, so you can crank out any type of assignment. It’s one of our favorite places to work late — until midnight, if you need it.

ICT

International Coffee Traders is basically a haven for craft coffee lovers. Located near the MSU campus, ICT micro-roasts its coffee to give you the high-quality flavors to pair with your high-quality work. You’ll love the beautiful environment and abundance of seating, too.

Wild Joe*s

If you’re looking for a coffee shop that you can basically stay at all day, Wild Joe’s Coffee can definitely do the trick. Its menu is packed with plenty of breakfast foods, coffee and tea drinks, snacks, and lunch (or dinner, if you’re really staying until close).

Where to Play

When the work day ends, there’s nothing better than spending a night out. These destinations will help you get to know Bozeman and, perhaps, some of its residents

Museum of the Rockies

Bozeman is one of the most beautiful destinations for digital nomads who want to visit the Rocky Mountains, and the Museum of the Rockies is the perfect pitstop in the city. Stop by this destination for a dose of cultural and natural history, and to see a massive T-rex skeleton.

Dancing at the Starlight

For the literal movers and the shakers, The Starlight offers a fun place to express yourself in any style. You can sign up for all sorts of dance classes, whether you want a bit of yoga-dance fusion or some exciting post-work pole lessons.

Downtown Bozeman

Walking around downtown Bozeman is a beautiful way to spend your time. This charming city has a lot to offer — and one of our new favorites is the new Intersection(al) Art installation that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. Check out the Bozeman events calendar to check out what’s happening on the days you’re checking out the city.

Where to Eat

Everyone’s got to eat, so you might as well make it good. Try out these three restaurants that are sure to please.

Five on Black

For those who are gluten-free, and even those who are not, head over to Five on Black for some delicious Brazilian street food. This dedicated gluten-free restaurant offers something different — and, we’d argue, more delicious — than the typical gluten-free bakery, so you can fully satisfy your stomach.

Roost

Just because you’re up north in Montana doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy a taste of the South. Roost is a classic fried chicken restaurant you don’t want to miss. Order a cold beer and a side of slaw or mac and cheese on the side to complete your meal.

Montana Ale Works

Montana Ale Works is a taphouse and restaurant that offers a bit more of an upscale dining experience than most casual bars. Enjoy food made with some of the freshest ingredients, like local bison and elk — and definitely don’t skip the craft beer selection.

Where to Explore

No stay in Montana is complete without a good time outdoors. When you have time to shut off your laptop and spend time in nature, you’ll want to explore these spots.

Drinking Horse Mountain Trail

Located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest the Drinking Horse Mountain Trail is a beautiful, two-mile loop trail with expansive valley views. If you’re traveling with your furry friend, you’ll even be able to bring your dog and let them off-leash in designated areas — but make sure you stick to trail etiquette for your dog and follow any local rules.

Palisade Falls

A waterfall view is always worth the trek, and Palisade Falls is an easy trail that anyone can complete. This natural wonder will have you in awe for days, even if you’ve seen it before.

Bozeman Hot Springs

Bozeman Hot Springs is a natural hot spring that’s complete with nine different pools filled with rejuvenating water at different temps. Spend a relaxing day here as a solo traveler, with newfound friends, or with your travel companions.

Enjoy Your Time in Bozeman

Bozeman is an unbeatable city where you can take part in diverse activities while still finding productivity-inducing spots to work. Fly out or drive out today for the perfect digital nomad experience.