The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Council has announced non-resident

recreation restrictions will be lifted on the Flathead Indian Reservation starting Tuesday, Sept. 8.

On March 17, the Tribal Council passed a resolution proclaiming a state of emergency on the Flathead Indian Reservation in response to the COVID-19 virus.

On March 31, a resolution was passed to temporarily suspend recreation on tribal land to non-residents of the Flathead Indian Reservation to minimize exposure and community spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Tribal conservation permits are required for individuals 12 years of age and older.

Fishing permits are also required for non-member residents 14 years of age and older, both can be purchased on-line.

Go to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at www.fwp.mt.gov.

The Tribal Wildlife Management Program highly encourages people to carry bear spray while recreating.

For more information contact the CSKT Division of Fish, Wildlife, Recreation & Conservation at 406-883-2888.