Ice recreation season is beginning, anglers and others encouraged to practice safety

It’s that time of year when ice anglers and other recreationists will be heading out to Montana's “hard” waters for the winter season. Everyone needs to be safe around ice, whether ice fishing, ice skating, hunting, snowmobiling, or just taking a walk. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds folks that safety should be the number one concern during a day out on (or near) the ice.

And when on the ice, remember:

Anglers and other recreationists should be familiar with the water body they plan to fish or recreate on. The safest folks are those who pay as much attention to the changing...