Is chumming legal in Montana?
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Is chumming legal in Montana?
Chumming. No person shall use chopped fish or introduce into any water any food substance or matter that may concentrate or attract fish.
Why is fishing with corn illegal?
If the fish is too small for the corn to pass through the stomach and intestines, corn can actually cause blockages and the fish could die from internal buildup. If this happens to too many fish, the mortality rate will go up for the area and there will be more decomposing bodies than the environment can keep up with.
Can you use live bait in Montana?
Montana has established strict laws for the use of bait. With few exceptions–which are listed in the Central and Eastern district regulations–live fish may not be used for bait in Montana. Possession of live bait fish is prohibited in waters closed to using live fish for bait.
How much does a Montana fishing license cost?
Montana Residents can expect to pay $31 in total for a season fishing license ($8 for the conservation license, $2 for AIS pass and $21 for the season fishing license). Licenses can be purchased online at the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Online Licensing Site.
