In the state of Montana, resident anglers who are aged 12-17 years old or 62 or older (or disabled) must purchase a standard Conservation License for $8.00 and a $2 AIS Prevention Pass on top of a fishing license. The fishing license costs $5.00 for a two-day permit and $10.50 for the entire season.

(3) A person convicted of a violation of this section shall be fined not less than $50 or more than $1,000 or be imprisoned in the county detention center for not more than 6 months, or both.

To legally fish in Montana you must hold a valid fishing license, $10 conservation license ($8 for MT residents), and $7.50 invasive species pass ($2 for MT residents). Fees below include all three items. Licenses can be purchased online at the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Online Licensing Site.

So how much does a Montana Fishing License cost? A Montana resident fishing license total cost is $31 for a season and $15 for 2 consecutive calendar days. Non Montana residents can expect to pay a total of $103.50 for a season and $42.50 for 2 consecutive calendar days.

You can fish at all hours of the day and night, unless otherwise specified in the district exceptions to the standard regulations. In the Eastern district, fishing on rivers and streams is open all year round.

11 years old

These licenses are available for purchase at FWP offices, FWP License Providers, or Online. The cost of the Conservation License is $8 for residents and $10 for non-residents. The cost for Montana fishing licenses are: Ages 0-11 – No license required.

Fishing permits are available at all ranger stations, visitor centers, and Yellowstone General Stores. Permits for those 16 and older are $18 for three days, $25 for seven days, and $40 for an annual permit. Younger anglers must fish with an adult who holds a valid permit or obtain a free fishing permit.

Federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in Yellowstone. Hunting and the discharge of firearms remain prohibited in Yellowstone. Firearms should not be considered a wildlife protection strategy.

The first area you can swim in Yellowstone is at Boiling River near Mammoth. There’s a section of the Gardiner River where hot springs well up, and by adjusting the rocks you can mix the hot and cold water for a pleasant soak. The only other sanctioned swimming spot within the park is on the Firehole River.

Each and every spring season, bears in Yellowstone emerge from hibernation on a constant search for food. If you are out hiking, whether it is a tenth of a mile or a backcountry adventure, it is essential to carry bear spray for your safety.

Can I sleep in my car in Yellowstone? No, but paid campsites will allow you to sleep in your car if you insist. Yellowstone does not allow overnight parking in attraction parking lots, trailheads, or on the roadside. Only visitors who have reserved rooms one of the many lodging options can park their cars overnight.

Magnum Bear Spray rentals for $9.25 a day or $28 a week (up to seven days) and also will sell the spray for $49.99. The kiosk will be open seven days a week. Drop-off bins will be located at Mammoth and Old Faithful service stations.

When sprayed into the face of a person or bear, capsaicin inflames the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and lungs, causing temporary loss of sight, nasal congestion, and, in some, difficulty breathing, Rizzo says.