From the Missoulian today in Bitterroot River Recreation Panel Gets Push Back from Fishing Outfitters –
HAMILTON — The Bitterroot River Recreation Advisory Committee will meet Monday to review its draft recommendations for managing river recreation on the Upper Bitterroot and West Fork — and some changes may be coming.
The current recommendation sets aside portions of the river to non-commercial use on specific days.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Recreation Manager Christine Oschell said last week the committee may alter that recommendation.
Oschell said there has been a “little push-back” from some fishing outfitters who aren’t completely sold on the proposal.
“We could be editing this and it might change,” she said. “I don’t know how much, but it could change.”
The 16-member, diverse volunteer committee met for four full days in developing its initial recommendation. Once finalized, the committee’s preferred alternative will be passed on to FWP officials…
The advisory group is meeting again today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bitterroot National Forest Supervisors Office in Hamilton (1801 N. First St.). There will be a public comment period toward the end of the meeting; should be interesting.
