Confused about whether or not you need to get your watercraft inspected for aquatic invasive species? Don’t worry, this year in Montana the answer is simpler than you might think.
Are you bringing your boat into Montana from out of state?
You need to be inspected prior to launching.
Are you crossing the Continental Divide into the Columbia River Basin?
You need to be inspected prior to launching.
Are you encountering an open inspection station?
If you have a watercraft with you, you must stop and get inspected.
These rules are not just good ideas, they’re the law. But to make sure your inspection is quick and easy, remember to Clean, Drain, and Dry.
(Via MT FWP; photo via suncommunitynews.com)
