Permit applications to float central Montana's Smith River are now being accepted, and will continue to be accepted through Feb. 15. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. 21. Known for its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan. 2—Applications for a permit to float the Smith River became available Thursday, Jan. 1, through Sunday, Feb. 15. The drawing ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Permit applications to float the Smith River will be accepted until Feb. 15. The 59-mile river is located in a remote location and known for its scenery and fishing. Permits are ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is accepting permit applications starting on Jan. 1 to float the Smith River. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15, with a drawing held on ...

This story, “Float to Wild Trout,” appeared in the August 1987 issue of Outdoor Life. For the last mile or so, I have been sitting relaxed with the canoe paddle across my lap, lulled by the stunning ...

The first reminder came in an email from friend Bill over in Great Falls. In a note sent out to a few friends, he reported that he had not drawn a Smith River permit, so he was open to discussing ...

This remote and tranquil Smith River cuts its way through the remote backcountry of the Little Belt Mountains. The stunning canyon scenery, quiet streamside campgrounds, wildlife and excellent trout ...

In winter most outdoor enthusiasts ski, ice fish, snowshoe, snowmobile ride, or sled. But for some 5,000 river-runners it is time to apply for a permit to float the Smith River, located in the Smith ...

When we awoke to snow on the surrounding mountains following our first night of canoeing and rafting Montana’s fabled Smith River, I thought we had dodged the nasty-weather bullet. Given that the ...