The 65th Montana Legislature is officially underway after swearing-in ceremonies took place on Monday. Republicans hold strong majorities in both houses.
General rifle season ended on Sunday, right before the first widespread snowfall in western Montana. According to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Public Information Officer Vivaca Crowser the hunting season had both highs and lows.
Homeland security officials say Montanans will not be allowed to use their drivers licenses for identification because the state has not complied with the Real ID act.
Now that the general rifle hunting season is underway, Montana's Insurance Commissioner is warning drivers to be on the lookout for deer and sometimes elk on the highways.