Aug 5, 2026 · Angela Montana
The Big Eviction — Why Montana Is Shutting Down the Shields for a Week
A Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks press release reveals a significant conservation effort in the upper Shields River aimed at saving the native Yellowstone cutthroat trout from invasive brook trout. Crews will relocate the cutthroats and use a plant-based toxicant to remove the invasives while temporarily closing the area to recreational access for safety.