Aquatic Invasive Species Bureau

As spring approaches, wildlife officials are reminding visitors and Montana residents to take steps to avoid the spread of aquatic invasive species while boating and angling.

This season, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is closing down watercraft inspection stations in areas where risk of aquatic invasive species coming from out-of-state boats is considered low.

Watercraft inspectors in Montana have intercepted a record number of boats carrying invasive mussels this season.

State wildlife officials say a record number of boats carrying invasive mussels have already entered Montana this year.There have been 18 boats detected…