Post by Logan on May 11, 2016 9:55:33 GMT -6
Proposal would restrict motorized watercraft on certain Montana streams
HELENA - A hunting and fishing conservation group will see its proactive proposal to restrict motorized watercraft on multiple Montana waterways go before the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on Thursday.
Calling the proposal its “Quiet Waters Initiative,” Backcountry Hunters & Anglers point to advances in motorized watercraft as reason to extend some regulations and institute others where safety and enjoyment could be compromised. The initiative covers nearly 50 streams and stream segments identified by the organization in a statewide inventory.
“It’s a very small minority of streams across Montana, so we think it’s a fairly minor proposal,” said Greg Munther, Montana BHA conservation coordinator. “We’re looking for a balance, and I think people in Montana like the current situation where we have places to use large high speed boats and places that are nonmotorized. We don’t want to change the world, but this is about maintaining traditional uses.”
Read more: missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/proposal-would-restrict-motorized-watercraft-on-certain-montana-streams/article_2f079e60-991b-56f9-9fac-6ce93f7ac718.html
HELENA - A hunting and fishing conservation group will see its proactive proposal to restrict motorized watercraft on multiple Montana waterways go before the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on Thursday.
Calling the proposal its “Quiet Waters Initiative,” Backcountry Hunters & Anglers point to advances in motorized watercraft as reason to extend some regulations and institute others where safety and enjoyment could be compromised. The initiative covers nearly 50 streams and stream segments identified by the organization in a statewide inventory.
“It’s a very small minority of streams across Montana, so we think it’s a fairly minor proposal,” said Greg Munther, Montana BHA conservation coordinator. “We’re looking for a balance, and I think people in Montana like the current situation where we have places to use large high speed boats and places that are nonmotorized. We don’t want to change the world, but this is about maintaining traditional uses.”
Read more: missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/proposal-would-restrict-motorized-watercraft-on-certain-montana-streams/article_2f079e60-991b-56f9-9fac-6ce93f7ac718.html