Stream Access Bill Passes Montana Legislature, Moves to Governor

If the bill does become law, it will clear up a much-debated 2000 Attorney General opinion by codifying in Montana stream access law that a county road right-of-way or a public bridge is a public access points for anglers and recreationists. It will also clarify how and where private landowners can attach fences to bridges and it sets up funding to pay for any modifications existing fences would need to allow access. Under the bill, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will be working with landowners to make their fences access-friendly.

LINK (Via: New West)

An overview of Montana stream access law. LINK (Via: Wiki)