Briefs for Nov. 1, 2023
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‘Big Library Read’ set to begin, register for Imagination Library
News from Mallory Witham, North Lake County Public Library
POLSON — It’s time for the “Big Library Read” Nov. 2-16. Join the pack and borrow the featured title from our digital collection: “Artie and the Wolf Moon” by Olivia Stephens. This is an e-book and audiobook that can be read without waitlists or holds on computers and devices through Libby. The title will expire at the end of the lending period, and there are no late fees. Need help? Stop by the library.
Have you registered your children for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library? Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five. The project was initiated in Montana by First Lady Susan Gianforte and sponsored by the Treasure State Foundation in partnership with The Dollywood Foundation. With the help of the Friends of the North Lake County Public Library, the North Lake County Public Library District is the affiliate for all children in Lake County (except Arlee, which has its own program). You can register your child anytime online at: www.imaginationlibrary.com or stop in and see us and we will register your child so they may receive a new book each month, delivered right to their home.
Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks
HELENA — In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & Parks access program. Now hunters have a simple way to say thank you for the privilege of access.
Today FWP is launching a portal for hunters to say thank you to landowners who provided access and helped make their hunting season a success.
Hunters can go online, identify a landowner by name and/or block management area and FWP region, provide a note of thanks and even upload a photo. FWP will collect these thank you notes and distribute them to landowners at the end of the year.
“We frequently hear from hunters how grateful they are for the access they get from landowners across the state,” said FWP Director Dustin Temple. “Many hunters enjoy incredible access to private lands. We want to help facilitate communicating their gratitude to the landowners who provide that access.”
This new online feature is part of the “It’s Up To Us” campaign to promote ethical hunting. This campaign is an annual effort with FWP and several partner organizations to encourage hunters to take the initiative to promote good hunter ethics and behavior, particularly on private lands. The campaign website is fwp.mt.gov/ItsUpToUs. Here hunters can find tips on ethical hunting, links to informative video content and the new “Thank a Landowner” portal.
The page also features access to the Hunter Landowner Stewardship projects and links to campaign partners.
