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🌱 How EHD and new CWD checks could affect Polson hunters
Polson, Montana Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Polson! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How EHD and new CWD checks could affect Polson hunters
- Planning a Flathead Lake day? Why Polson is the perfect base
- See how Polson’s Max Milton opened the state golf tournament.
Also on today's calendar: Polson Farmers Market Cooperative and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, temps: high: 74, low: 45.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hemorrhagic disease again causing deer deaths on reservation (leaderadvertiser.com) — Deer around Polson and the Mission Valley are dying from epizootic hemorrhagic disease, and tribal wildlife officials are urging hunters and recreators to use caution near carcasses that may attract bears. A CWD check station in Polson on 6th Ave. East is now open with extended hours and a drop box, giving local hunters a convenient way to test harvested animals and stay informed. 
• You Can Count Rocks 20 Feet Down At This Unusually Clear Montana Lake This Summer (takingthekids.com) — Polson gets a starring role as the best base for exploring crystal-clear Flathead Lake, with easy access to beaches, parks, boat tours, and nearby tribal cultural sites. The piece walks you through lake history, Wild Horse Island, cherry stands, and water safety tips, giving Polson residents and visitors plenty of ideas for summer adventures right out their front door.
• Photos: First round of Class A state golf tournament in Shelby (406mtsports.com) — Polson golf fans can see hometown player Max Milton in action through a photo gallery from the first round of the Class A state golf tournament in Shelby. The images capture Milton alongside competitors from across Montana, highlighting how Polson stacks up early in the state championship chase.
📸 Around Polson
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Whitefish JV Football @ Polson →
Polson High School, 1712 2nd St W, Polson
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
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Ink and Imagination
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
4:00 pm -
Arts & Crafts in Polson →
Summit Conference Room – Polson, 3 9th Avenue West, Suite 1, Polson
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Story Time - "Teddy Bears"
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
2:00 pm -
Polson Farmers Market Cooperative →
Cove Deli & Pizza, 11 3rd Ave W, Polson
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Board Game Day
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
4:00 pm -
Board Game Club
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
4:00 pm -
NO Story Time today
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
10:00 am -
Movie Showing - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
1:00 pm -
Arts & Crafts in Polson →
Summit Conference Room – Polson, 3 9th Avenue West, Suite 1, Polson
1:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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NO Story Time today
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
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Movie Showing - The Hunger Games
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Providence Health & Services posted a job opening for Activities Aide in Polson. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Ronan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Polson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakeside
- Blacktail Climb Returns Saturday After Seven-Year Hiatus (flatheadbeacon.com)
Bigfork
- Glacier cross country claim home invite wins (dailyinterlake.com)
- The largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi stretches across northwest Montana (wheninyourstate.com)
- Curried Sweet Potato and Mango (flatheadbeacon.com)
Kalispell
- Kalispell pumpkin patch welcomes fall visitors (nbcmontana.com)
- Flathead County Attorney Travis Ahner puts in for judge's seat (dailyinterlake.com)
Ok Polson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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