Facing Bald Facts

Illawarra Mercury

Saturday June 12, 2004

IN America's rugged West, a cowboy can still mask a thinning hairline under a hat, but today's outdoor sports enthusiast may have to admit to being bald.

The official Montana web site, www.discoveringmontana.com now asks those applying for a hunting or fishing licence for their hair colour, and gives ``bald" as an option.

According to Rich Olsen, general manager of the Montana web site, the march of technology has brought the option into sharper focus. Previously, a form was always filled out - discreetly - by a store clerk.

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