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Montana Rivers Becoming Too Low and Too Hot for Fish The continuing drought and the early fire season continue to cause major restrictions throughout Montana. In Western Montana, Stage 2 fire restrictions have been put on most lands, including, most recently, on those of the Bureau of Land Management. But, starting in southwest Montana and on into eastern Montana, its the rivers that are, literally, taking the heat. When Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks receives word that a river has dropped be...

HELENA, Mont. - Several angling restrictions on rivers in southwest, north-central and south-central Montana go into effect Tuesday due to warming temperatures and low flows. The restrictions include what are commonly known as “hoot owl” restrictions, meaning fishing is closed from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. Some waters are under full fishing closures, which prohibit fishing at all times of day. These closures and restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve, according ...

“Hoot Owl” fishing restrictions for the Smith and Sun rivers MTN and last updated 2021-06-29 19:21:53-04 GREAT FALLS — Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks said on Tuesday that, effective immediately, portions of the Smith and Sun rivers are closed to all fishing daily from 2 p.m. until midnight. FWP said in a news release that the restrictions will remain in effect until conditions improve. They are known as "hoot owl" restrictions (see below for explanation of the term). The restr...

“Hoot Owl” fishing restrictions for the Smith, Sun rivers MTN and last updated 2021-06-29 18:36:05-04 GREAT FALLS — Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) said on Tuesday that, effective immediately, portions of the Smith and Sun rivers are closed to all fishing daily from 2 p.m. until midnight. FWP said in a news release that the restrictions will remain in effect until conditions improve. They are known as "hoot owl" restrictions (see below for explanation of the term). The r...

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