SMITH RIVER FLOAT APPLICATIONS - montana

SMITH RIVER FLOAT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE SOON
        Fans of the popular Smith River float can pick up their applications
beginning Jan. 3. The Smith River float annually attracts about 3,500
applicants for approximately 700 float permits.
Smith River float applicants may:
* Apply online by going to the FWP web site at fwp.mt.gov on the Parks
and Recreation page under Recreation and then Smith River.
* Apply by obtaining a paper application on the FWP Smith River web
site, or at any FWP office.
* Apply in person at any FWP office over FWP's automated licensing
system while you wait.
        Floaters will have until Feb. 15 to apply. To begin planning a Smith
River float now, check out the planning tools on FWP's Smith River web
page where you'll find trip planning tips; a fishing guide; a float
section map; Smith River USGS flow data; and lists of services and
available outfitters.
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