Friday, January 15, 2010 – MFWP
Parks
What do snow sports and floating the Smith River have in common? Both are on the January “to do” list of many outdoor enthusiasts. In Montana there is nothing unusual about filling out a Smith River float application and planning a skiing or snowmobiling trip in the same month.
Smith River float applications must be postmarked, or submitted, no later than Tuesday, Feb. 16. Applications are available at all Fish, Wildlife and Parks offices or on the FWP Web site at fwp.mt.gov .
Online applicants need their FWP Automated Licensing System number. The ALS number is printed on the top of hunter’s and angler’s licenses. The online system will assign an ALS number to those without one.
This coming float season the new Smith River Management Plan will apply. Among other changes the plan includes a first come, first served policy at the river’s Camp Baker launch site and a pet prohibition for floaters. The Smith River Management Plan is available for review on FWP’s Web site.
The peak float season on the Smith River runs from early May to early July. For more information, contact FWP’s Region 4 office at 406-454-5840.
