More than 30 fishing outfitters and guides plying southwest Montana’s renowned trout streams recently penned an impassioned letter to Gov. Greg Gianforte, seeking “immediate assistance” for a situation described as dire.

And heard nothing in response.

The outfitters’ letter, dated May 30, noted FWP has determined trout populations have reached historic lows in the Big Hole River and elsewhere in the region.

LINK (via Montana Standard)