Thank You to all the 250+ participants in the 21st Annual Snappy's LMR/Teena Frank Memorial Ice Fishing Derby. We had some great weather and a wonderful turn out. It was a great fun and safe day out on Lake Mary Ronan. Thank you to Mountain Meadows for hosting us once again as well as our sponsors and volunteers that helped out.
SPONSORED BY:
SNAPPY’S 
WALLEYE’S UNLIMITED (FLATHEAD CHAPTER)
MOUNTAIN MEADOWS
PETE’S TACKLE
FLATHEAD BAIT​

Here are the Results and some photos from the event.

SPONSORED BY:

• SNAPPY’S 
• WALLEYE’S UNLIMITED (FLATHEAD CHAPTER)
• MOUNTAIN MEADOWS
• PETE’S TACKLE
• FLATHEAD BAIT

​A great time was had by all at Snappy’s 19th Annual Free Family Ice Fishing Derby at Lake Mary Ronan on Saturday February 16th, 2019.
 
Sponsor ListThanks to Lyle (Mountain Meadows Resort), Annetta, Bob, Russ, Amy, Jason, Clay, Kirk and Pete for all their help.

• Weyerhaeuser
• Pete’s Tackle (Also Celebrating 19 Years)
• Flathead Bait – Aaron Rasmussen
• Berkley
• HT Enterprises
• Smelly Jelly
• John Wallace
• Lacrosse Footwear
• Flathead Chapter Walleyes Unlimited (Donated 150 Rod/Reel Combos for the kids) – Banquet is March 9th
• Pro Cure
• Danielson
• Carolina
• Vexilar
• Bass Assassain

Michael Johnson – Frabil Tip-Ups

Ice fishing is a great winter activity that the entire family can enjoy.  Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds anglers that safety should be the number one concern during a day out on the ice. 

​Anglers should be familiar with the water body they plan to fish.  The safest ice anglers are those who pay as much attention to the changing conditions of the ice as they do to the fishing conditions.

MT FWP has posted the approved list of 2018-2019 Ice Fishing Tournaments.

Come hear some of the Best in the West local speakers all day! At the end of each seminar will be giving away some awesome swag to a lucky attendee. Check out the new 2019 ice fishing products! Snappy's pro staff will be here through out the day to answer any questions. Come chat with Peter Jellar from Pete's Tackle and other local tackle company's. Also our Eskimo rep Peter Longobardi will be here all day to chat about their awesome ice gear!

Each spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks receives several calls from people who have picked up deer fawns or other wildlife. FWP no longer accepts, holds or rehabilitates ungulates like deer, moose and elk because the animals often die from the stress of captivity, and because of concerns with the spread of disease.

​There are many cases in which good intentions lead to dire consequences. One spring in Miles City, a person saw a fledgling bald eagle hopping around on the ground, which is normal behavior as they learn to fly. Thinking the bird was injured, the person threw a blanket over it and brought it to the FWP office. The eagle escaped and flew in the opposite direction of the nest, and it’s not known if it returned.
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In a more high-profile case in Yellowstone National Park two years ago, a bison calf was picked up and transported by tourists who believed it had been abandoned. The calf ultimately had to be euthanized because it couldn’t be reunited with the herd and continued to approach people and vehicles.