​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.

Go Fish Open House sponsored by Flathead Wildlife, Inc. and Snappy's.

Saturday, April 14 from 1-4 PM in Snappy's Courtyard.

Go Fish Open House aimed at providing basic fishing information to beginning anglers, single parents and newcomers to the Flathead. The Open House will feature anglers from the Western Montana and Echo Lake Bassmasters, Flathead Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited, Flathead Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Flathead Wildlife, Inc to answer basic questions on tackle, techniques and locations to fish for bass, pike, perch, kokanee and trout in streams and lakes in the Flathead and best places to take kids fishing.

There will be casting instruction for spinning, bait-casting and fly fishing. Meet informally one-on-one with local experts to pick up information to make you more successful fishing and to learn about fishing clubs in the area. The public is invited and welcome. More information? Call Jim Vashro at (406)270-9914.