™ Your local source for news, culture and events March 1-14, 2019 Volume 10 // Issue #5 The shed: The science and economics of ‘horn hunting’ Paving the road for an indoor transit hub Housing Trust reviews progress, what lies ahead Boat inspections curb invasive species in Montana Snapshot: Bozeman’s Colton Stiffler TABLE OF CONTENTS OPINION.....................................................................5 SPORTS.....................................................................33 OP NEWS....................................................................6 BUSINESS.................................................................41 LOCAL.........................................................................7 DINING.....................................................................42 MONTANA.................................................................15 FUN...........................................................................43 ENVIRONMENT.........................................................17 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT........................................44 OUTDOORS..............................................................20 CLASSIFIEDS............................................................47 March 1-14, 2019 HEALTH.....................................................................31 BUSINESS DIRECTORY.............................................50 Volume 10, Issue No. 5 Owned and published in Big Sky, Montana The shed: The science and economics of ‘horn hunting’ PUBLISHER 20 As spring approaches, elk shed their antlers. If you’re lucky, you may stumble across these Eric Ladd | [email protected] beautiful—and valuable—treasures. EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, VP MEDIA Joseph T. O’Connor | [email protected] Paving the road for an indoor transit hub 9 If you’ve ever missed a late-night winter bus in Big Sky Town Center, the options for LOCAL EDITOR staying warm are limited to open bars. A new collaboration may change that. Bay Stephens | [email protected] DIGITAL EDITOR, STAFF WRITER Michael Somerby | [email protected] 13 Housing Trust reviews progress, what lies ahead SPORTS EDITOR / DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR Affordable housing? Not quite. Deed-restricted? Yes. Doug Hare | [email protected] ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOORS EDITOR Jessianne Castle | media @theoutlawpartners.com Boat inspections curb invasive species in Montana ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR 18 Montana FWP caught 16 out-of-state boats transporting non-native mussels and strives Timothy Behuniak | media @theoutlawpartners.com through watercraft inspection to keep invasive aquatic species at bay. CREATIVE LEAD DESIGNER - MEDIA Snapshot: Bozeman’s Colton Stiffler Carie Birkmeier 44 The Q-and-A looks at the Bozeman-based photographer as he sets up behind the lens LEAD DESIGNER - MARKETING Marisa Specht SENIOR VIDEO EDITOR Ryan Weaver A young adventurer explores the massive ice formations lining the Ousel Falls Trail. LEAD VIDEOGRAPHER PHOTO BY ERIC LADD Jennings Barmore SALES AND OPERATIONS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Megan Paulson | [email protected] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SALES AND MARKETING EJ Daws | [email protected] MEDIA AND EVENTS DIRECTOR Ersin Ozer | [email protected] MEDIA SALES ASSOCIATE Sam Brooks | [email protected] MARKETING MANAGER Blythe Beaubien | [email protected] CONTROLLER Becca Burkenpas CONTRIBUTORS: Rich Addicks, Linda Arnold, Bobby Cochran, Dan Egan, Kit Fischer, Anna Husted, Kris Inman, Luke Kirchmayr, EDITORIAL POLICIES Ted Kooser, Stephanie Lynn, Thomas D. Mangelsen, EDITORIAL POLICY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADVERTISING DEADLINE Scott Mechura, Erik Morrison, Charles Oberly, Dave Outlaw Partners, LLC is the sole owner of Letters to the editor allow EBS readers to For the March 15, 2019 issue: Pecunies, Tim Pierce, Shaylee Ragar, Colton Stiffler, Explore Big Sky. 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The Big Sky Water and Sewer District is inviting the community to attend a second meeting to discuss priorities for Gallatin Canyon’s According to the article, The Times turned to Rob Maher, a professor in the water resources and infrastructure on March 6 from 1-3 p.m. in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in MSU’s Norm Asbjornson BSWSD meeting room. College of Engineering, and two other well-known audio-forensic experts to confirm that Mohammed Khalifa, a 35-year-old Canadian citizen, was indeed the man who Agenda topics include forming a water and sewer district in the narrated videos for IS. Later, The Times reported, a U.S. official confirmed Khalifa’s canyon, forming a septic maintenance district, options for community identity. water systems, and water rights considerations for the canyon. Points of discussion will include potential next steps, and canyon volunteers Maher