Flathead Wild and Scenic River: 2017 River Use Report
Wheeler I, Dalenberg D, Thomsen J, Freimund W. 2018. Flathead Wild and Scenic River: 2017 River Use Report. Department of Society and Conservation, University of Montana. Missoula MT
This report describes the use of watercraft on the North and Middle Forks of the Flathead River for 2017. This season was the first time that researchers from the University of Montana have collected information on river use patterns for designated stretches of the Flathead River. This project will continue for future years, which will allow researchers to compare data across years. The data was collected using Plotwatcher Pro game Cameras and GameFinder Software. The cameras collected data from 7:00 to 21:00 at five locations (three on the North Fork, two on the Middle Fork). The three locations on the North Fork were: Wurtz Airstrip (measuring the Border to Wurtz stretch of the river), Ford cabin, and Polebridge. The two sites on the Middle Fork were: Quarter Circle Bridge/ West Glacier, and Moccasin Creek. The cameras were installed between 5/24/2017 and 6/04/2017. Cameras were taken down between 9/07/2017 and 9/14/2017.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Wheeler, Iree; Dalenberg, D; Thomsen, Jennifer; Freimund, Wayne
- Date of Issue
- 2018-02-23
- Publisher
- Department of Society and Conservation, University of Montana
- Units
- CRCO , GLAC
- Keywords
- boat use, flathead river, monitoring, visitor use, wild and scenic river