MT Hoot Owl Fishing Restrictions in Effect for Smith, Sun Rivers
Sustained high temperatures and low flows are a bad combo for Montana's fish, so Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is enacting Hoot Owl restrictions on portions of two rivers.
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Sustained high temperatures and low flows are a bad combo for Montana's fish, so Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is enacting Hoot Owl restrictions on portions of two rivers.
Sustained high temperatures and low flows are a bad combo for Montana's fish, so Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is enacting Hoot Owl restrictions on portions of two rivers.
Portions of the Smith and Sun rivers will close to all fishing daily from 2 p.m. until midnight, beginning Saturday, July 16
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks has declared 'hoot owl' restrictions for the Smith and Sun rivers.
Wildlife officials today implemented fishing restrictions on parts of the Smith and Sun rivers. Low water flows and high temperatures will prohibit fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight.