FWP Proposes Repeal of Admin Rules on Madison River

At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed to repeal two administrative rules regarding the recreational use of the Madison River.

On Dec. 24, 2020, the commission adopted the Madison River Recreation Management Rules. One of the rules creates walk/wade sections on the Madison River. A second rule provides for rest rotation sections on the river. These rules would have been implemented Jan. 1, 2022.

Another rule established a Madison River work group with the charge to make recommendations on the Madison River Recreation Management Rules to the commission. At a m...