Hoot-owl restrictions lifted on several rivers

Aug 21, 2024

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Pictured is the Jefferson River at the Drouillard Fishing Access Site. While hoot-owl restrictions have been lifted on some area rivers, they remain on the Jefferson as of press time. Voice photo by Melissa Jenkins.

After recent rain and cooler temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks lifted fishing restrictions on several rivers around the state last week. Water temperatures have cooled enough in some areas to meet the criteria to lift fishing restrictions.

In southwest Montana, hoot owl restrictions were lifted on the following rivers and river sections:

• Gallatin River

• East Gallatin River

• Shields River

• Madison River between the town of Ennis and Ennis Reservoir

• The restrictions above Hebgen Reservoir and below Ennis Reservoir will remain

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