As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Montana anglers are reminded that they need to purchase a new Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Pass. The AIS Prevention Pass is required for all anglers, in addition to a fishing license. The cost is $2 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. This is not a license fee increase, but rather an additional requirement… Read more →
From the FWP website… Across the state, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks watercraft inspection station staff are checking hundreds of vessels each day. These vessels come from all over the state, with many coming from out of state looking to enjoy some of the great boating Montana has to offer. The discovery of mussel larvae in water samples from Tiber… Read more →
With the advent of the aquatic invasive species introduction of mussels, however isolated, in Montana, federal and state agencies are taking strong preventive proactive measures. This includes Glacier Park, whose mission makes this extremely important. For those of us on the North Fork, this is having a significant impact on watercraft practices, particular to Bowman and Kintla Lakes. Watercraft usage… Read more →
Date: March 16, 2017 Contact: Office of the Superintendent, 406-888-7901 WEST GLACIER, MT. – Glacier National Park announced today that hand-propelled, non-trailered watercraft including kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards will be permitted in the park with mandatory inspection beginning May 15 for Lake McDonald and the North Fork and June 1, 2017 for all remaining areas of the park. Last November,… Read more →