VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 18, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Ride Responsibly: Protect the Big Hole from ATV Damage

Okay….COME ON… The caption of this video shared by the Big Hole Watershed Comittee read this: “Folks, the Big Hole is precious. It is unique. It has immense value- the kind you make a living from and much more that you can’t put a price on. This access site is ground zero for brown trout…

Okay….COME ON…

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The caption of this video shared by the Big Hole Watershed Comittee read this:

“Folks, the Big Hole is precious. It is unique. It has immense value- the kind you make a living from and much more that you can’t put a price on.

This access site is ground zero for brown trout spawning.
This is not an ok activity, in fact it’s a violation of 310 laws.
To the Butte ladies involved, keep your atv riding to dirt. Turn yourselves in, be accountable, educate yourself about our resources, and don’t do it again.”

Driving motorized vehicles in rivers and creeks isn’t just breaking Montana law, it’s also where brown trout are spawning right now.  Here is more from NBC Montana:

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