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It's officially that time of the week, Fishin Friday!

I must say this whole Fishin Friday is finally starting to take off.

We received a crazy amount of photos this week, which I am incredibly excited about.

The directions for submitting your photos for a chance at a Friday giveaway are below the gallery.👇

Fishin Fridays Directions

1. Next time you head out fishing, make sure to snap a few pictures.
2. After your fishing trip, open up your station app.
3. Click the Text Us button.
4. Look to the bottom left-hand corner for the camera.
5. Click on the Camera
6. Upload your pictures
7. Super easy!

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Boating Safety From Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks

Never drink and operate a boat  

Alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. Where the primary cause was known, alcohol was listed as the leading factor in 17 percent of deaths. Always designate a sober skipper to drive the boat.

Always wear a lifejacket

According to U.S. Coast Guard statistics, where cause of death was known, 87 percent of drowning victims in recreational boating accidents were not wearing a lifejacket in 2023. Make sure your lifejacket has a label that says U.S. Coast Guard Approved. Kids 12 and under are legally required to wear a lifejacket at all times while the boat is in motion.

All boats can be dangerous 

Based on Montana’s Boating Accident Report Database, between 70 and 75 percent of Montana boating fatalities occur on nonmotorized watercraft. These include rafts, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and row boats. It is legally required that you have a lifejacket readily accessible while using these vessels. It is highly recommended that you wear your lifejacket while using non-motorized watercraft. Four out of five boaters who drowned were using vessels less than 21 feet in length.

Pay attention 

The top five primary contributing factors in accidents are operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, excessive speed, and machinery failure.

For more boating safety information, visit fwp.mt.gov/activities/boating/safety

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