Travel Reference
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ic byways. The BLM manages multiple resources and uses, including energy and minerals;
timber; forage; recreation; wild horse and burro herds; fish and wildlife habitat; wilderness
areas; and archaeological, paleontological, and historical sites. There are 8 million acres of
BLM land in Montana and nearly 18 million acres in Wyoming. You can find out more
about the BLM offerings at
www.blm.gov
.
Montana and Wyoming are popular destinations for those hunting elk, deer, black bears,
bighorn sheep, pronghorn, pheasants, and mountain lions. In 2009 both states also imple-
mented a wolf season, and as of 2013, the hunt continues each year in both states. Montana
also has a bison hunt, for which the time, location, and quotas are determined each year.
For more information on hunting in Montana, contact the
Montana Department of
Fish, Wildlife & Parks
(406/444-2535,
www.fwp.mt.gov
). In Wyoming, contact the
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
(307/777-4600,
http://wgfd.wyo.gov
)
. If you
would like to enlist a hunting guide, check the websites for recommendations on established
outfitters or contact the
Montana Guides and Outfitters Association
(406/449-3578,
www.montanaoutfitters.org
)
or the
Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association
(307/
265-2376,
www.wyoga.org
)
.
Montana and Wyoming are known throughout the world as premier fishing destinations,
mainly due to the popularity of fly-fishing on beautiful Western rivers that flow throughout
the region. Legendary trout streams like the Snake, Yellowstone, Madison, Big Horn, North
Platte, Big Hole, and Gallatin lure anglers looking for lunkers, especially June-September.
These rivers can be crowded during the summer, but luckily there are literally hundreds of
other rivers and smaller streams on which to wet a line. And for diehard anglers, there are
plenty of secret spots—think spring creeks—for excellent year-round fishing.
Lake fishing is also popular, with famed walleye fishing in Montana's Canyon Ferry
and Fort Peck Reservoirs. In Wyoming, the Flaming Gorge and Buffalo Bill Reservoirs of-
fer lake trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass. In addition, hundreds of backcountry
lakes offer solitude and great fishing in a wilderness setting, and ice fishing is becoming
increasingly popular during the winter.
In Wyoming, nonresident fishing permits cost $14 for one day or $92 for a full season.
Resident fishing licenses cost $24 per year. With the exception of a one-day license, you'll
also need to purchase a Wyoming Conservation Stamp for $12.50, which is good for one
