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Big Hole River Foundation
P.O. Box 3894
Butte, Montana 59702
phone: 1-866-533-BHRF
Mission To conserve, enhance and protect the free-flowing character of the Big Hole River, its unique culture, fish and wildlife. Our vision: The Big Hole River Foundation realizes that the future of our community and economy is deeply enmeshed with the health of our river. We envision our watershed as the pristine home to native species it was 150 years ago and an outdoor enthusiast's dream for the next 150 years to come.
Big Hole River Map Available Now
Order yours today for just $9.95 plus S & H
The first Stewardship Fencing Project is Complete.
Benthic Macroinverterbrate Study Presentation
Mike Bias recently presented the preliminary findings in our Benthic Macroinverterbrate Study at the AWRA meeting in Great Falls. Other information on this study can be found in our back issues of Free Flows (see newsletters.)Montana Grayling Posters on Sale
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The famed Montana artist, Monte Dolack, recently donated his Montana Grayling posters to the Foundation and they are now available for purchase. These beautiful posters of Arctic grayling are worthy of fine framing and are just $25 each plus shipping and handling. Order yours now. $25 + $4 S&H |
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Planning a Trip to the Big Hole This Year?
Planning a trip to the Big Hole this year? Let the Big Hole River Foundation be your travel agent. In conjunction with three of the finest lodges outfitting on the Big Hole River, the Big Hole River Foundation put together three amazing fly-fishing vacation packages available to you for your generous contribution to the Big Hole River Foundation. For a $5,000 contribution to the Foundation you will receive a 4 night/3 day guided fishing package for two at Healing Waters Lodge. For a $7,000 contribution to the Foundation, you will receive a 4 night/3 day guided fishing package for two at Ruby Springs Lodge. And, for a $8,000 contribution, you will receive a 6 night/5 day guided fishing package for two at Craig Fellin’s Big Hole Lodge. Guided fishing packages are good for one-year and subject to available openings at the respective lodges. Help support the important programs and projects of the Big Hole River Foundation, while doing what you planned on doing anyway – fishing the Big Hole River.
Birding Along the Big Hole 2011
The 2011 Birding Along the Big Hole started out with rain again (surprise). Our group of birders started at Salmon Fly and took our time moving to Glen and then along the Burma Road. This year because of high water across the road we couldn’t travel to Notch Bottom. The sun came out for a while in the afternoon between showers and some very good bird watching opportunities took place. From the Burma Road we headed north to Maiden Rock to find the White throated swift and finally to Divide Bridge for a couple of additional new birds for the day. After 12 hours of birding we recorded 73 species which is slightly down from last year’s 76. New species added to the list (not seen in previous years) were the Ring-necked pheasant, American dipper, Clarks nutcracker and American Widgeon. Please consider joining us next year for all our part of this day along the Big Hole. Also, please consider making a pledge/donation to the Big Hole River Foundation to support all of our activities in the watershed. Click here to view a list of birds we saw this year.
Big Hole River Diversion Dam Project Complete
Technical Guidance Series
BHRF Logo Merchandise For Sale
George Grant Books for Sale
Montana's Last Best River: The Big Hole and its People
Pat Munday's book, Montana's Last Best River: The Big Hole and its People, is still in stock. All proceeds from the book go toward fulfillment of our mission through BHRF projects. You can help by buying a limited edition of the book. Here's how...
Other News & Information
- BIG HOLE DIVERSION STRUCTURE REMOVAL
- MSTI POWERLINE UPDATE
- RECREATION RULES COMMENT LETTER
- REAL TIME FLOW MONITORING GAGES
- INVESTIGATING FISH WHEREABOUTS WITH PIT TAGS
- SUSTAINING LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND ARCTIC GRAYLING IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER WATERSHED REPORT
- GRAYLING LISTING POSITION STATEMENT
- Can Conservation and Collaboration Save the Big Hole Grayling? Ranchers and environmentalists are joining together to save an imperiled fish in the Big Hole River Valley. Will their work keep the grayling alive? By Jonathan Stumpf, 9-23-09 - To the casual observer, the upper Big Hole River valley is just another classic Western landscape with postcard-worthy vistas and comforting desolation. But in this high-altitude river, the struggle of an imperiled fish is playing out. read more...
