Permits to float the Smith River are in the mail. This year, 5,823 people applied for a permit to float the central Montana river, and 890 received the permit they sought. That’s a 15 percent success rate. Total applications this year broke last year’s record of 5,012. Of this year’s applicants, 4,870 were Montana residents; 953 were nonresidents. To see if you were one of the chosen few, you can sit by your mailbox or check on Fish, Wildlife and Parks web page: http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/licensedraw/results.aspx. At the web site, go to the Special Drawing Status link and type in your ALS number. Beginning March 19, the Smith River reservation line, (406) 454-5861, will be in operation Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, for those who are looking to pick up remaining or cancelled launch dates or to cancel a launch date.
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