Paddling Montana (Regional Paddling Series) - Softcover

Fischer, Hank

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762743522 ISBN 13: 9780762743520

Publisher: Falcon Guides, 2008

Synopsis

Detailed paddling information on 32 Montana rivers, including such paddling destinations as the Yellowstone, Flathead, Smith, and Missouri. Access points, detailed maps, fishing information, average monthly stream flows, and much more.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Montana’s rivers hold a wealth of riches, and Paddling Montana features thirty-two river trips for avid paddlers, floaters, and anglers. History buffs can follow the routes of Lewis and Clark along the Missouri, the Jefferson, the Beaverhead, and the Bitterroot. Whitewater enthusiasts can head for the Gallatin or the Madison’s Beartrap Canyon. Authors Hank and Carol Fischer, who live in Missoula, Montana, joined forces with their son, Kit Fischer, to update this guide and offer additional tips on the best rivers for bird-watching, wildlife viewing, fishing, waterfowl hunting, and guided rafting trips. For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuides® have set the standard for
outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Look inside to find:
 Detailed river descriptions
 Maps showing access points and river miles
 Level of difficulty, optimal flows, rapids, and other hazards
Who to call for up-to-the minute information on floating conditions
 A brief overview of Lewisand Clark’s historic paddle through Montana
 

About the Author:

Hank Fischer has been floating Montana rivers for 30 years and has written about them in publications like Canoe, Backpacker, Sierra, and Montana Outdoors. He is author of Wolf Wars: The Remarkable Inside Story of the Restoration of Wolves to Yellowstone National Park (Fischer Outdoor Discoveries, LLC, 2003) and co-author of the Montana Wildlife Viewing Guide (Falcon, 1995). He received a master's degree from the University of Montana in Environmental Studies, and worked for Defenders of Wildlife as their Northern Rockies field representative for 25 years. He now works for The National Wildlife Federation in Missoula, Montana. Carol Fischer holds a Master of Science degree in Forestry from the University of Montana with an emphasis in recreation resource management. She is co-author of the Montana Wildlife Viewing Guide (Falcon, 1995). Carol is an avid floater, angler, hiker, golfer, skier and fisherwoman. She has worked as a fishing guide and was a co-owner of an international wildlife travel company. Carol lives with her husband Hank in Missoula, Montana.

About this edition

• Publisher: Falcon Guides
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0762743522
• ISBN 13: 9780762743520
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 224