We have added a new source for bee package purchasing from local company Great Northern Honey Co! While the bees do not overwinter in Montana, the company is locally based and makes honey from foraging here in Flathead County each year. Nucleus hives are more desirable for brand new beekeepers just starting out to get a jump on our season. However, if you have previous dead out hives full of comb and even some old honey to give them, packages can be a cheaper route. You can find their contact info along with other sources for bee purchasing under our Resources > Bee Purchasing Link.
For help installing Bee Packages, see his video from Bee Built.