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Published on: 7/28/2007
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"The late rains really improved conditions on the prairies," said Gary Hammond, chief of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife management bureau.
"Wetland conditions in southern Canada in July were outstanding."
Nearly 32 million breeding birds, about the same as last year, were able to take advantage of those improved conditions, Hammond said.
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Hammond noted that youth hunters, ages 12-15, would once again be provided with a special two-day hunt statewide Sept. 24-25, except for the Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area where a half-day, morning hunt would be offered.mailto:bigskyoutdoornews@msn.com">admin