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Hoot owl restrictions for upper Madison River in Montana
6/20/2025 6:42:25 PM



CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Gallatin County, MT

Start Date: 6/19/2025 -  
Hoot–owl restrictions were in effect on the upper Madison River above Hebgen Lake, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The hoot–owl restrictions prohibit fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. These restrictions began Thursday, June 19, and will stay in effect until conditions improve. Daily Montanan (Helena, Mont.), June 20, 2025
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