Good morning, Bozeman.

After the Sand Creek Fire on Aug.

1 snapped Maverick Mountain’s only ski lift, longtime instructor Cory Birkenbuel launched Friends of Maverick Mountain to help rebuild the hill’s vital lift — a nonprofit effort with a donation website going live next week.

Montana Fish, Wildlife + Parks will host a meeting in Bozeman on Aug.

27 at 6 p.m. at its office + 1400 S. 19th Ave to review the 2027-30 Statewide Fisheries Management Plan and the proposed fishing regulations for 2027-28. Comments are due by Sept. 14.

Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved lower wolf harvest limits yesterday that will apply to fall and winter seasons, allowing hunters and trappers to harvest up to 300 wolves statewide with regional quotas (e.g., region 1 allows 131 wolves) to maintain a population above 450.

Wildfire smoke in Montana is raising ground-level ozone levels and affecting sensitive groups (like young children and older adults) as air quality remains between good and moderate.

Bozeman Health advises limiting outdoor activities during wildfire season.