Fish and Wildlife Commission denies 'Quiet Waters Initiative'
The Western News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 years, 10 months AGO
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously May 26 to deny the rule proposal based on the Quiet Waters Petition the commission heard in May 2016, according to a news release.
The commission began rulemaking last spring after Backcountry Hunters and Anglers submitted a petition called the “Quiet Waters Initiative” that sought to restrict motorized boating on various Montana rivers and streams, the news release states.
The commission received almost 2,000 comments during a public comment period between Nov. 25 and Feb. 12, and held public hearings in January throughout Montana.
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