Slow Open

BE VERY CAUTIOUS

Don't Rush To Death

it's not over yet

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.. Gov. Steve Bullock has announced a gradual and phased reopening of the state beginning April 26 for individuals, and extending to businesses April 27, (That's tomorrow and the next day.)

.. Main street and retail businesses can become operational on or after April 27 if they adhere to requirements to limit capacity and maintain strict physical distancing.

.. Restaurants, bars, breweries, and distilleries can begin providing some in-establishment services beginning May 4.

.. Businesses where groups gather without the ability to social distance including movie theaters, gyms and other places of assembly will remain closed.

.. Montana's travel quarantine will remain in effect, and out of state travelers and residents arriving from another state or country back to Montana for non-work related purposes are required to quarantine for 14 days.

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..  With two flights a day, West Yellowstone receives largest federal grant among Montana airports, (LINK.)

.. YNP superintendent: "no chance of immediate full open," (LINK.)

.. Sheriff disputes claim inmate tied to West Yellowstone murder has coronavirus symptoms, (LINK.)

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.. Fishers on the lowland Madison River are having to change their waders - the fishing is just that good and the caching is running apace with the fishing.

NOT MUCH COLOR YET

.. The weather is wonderful and, with 70's in sight over the next few days, should make for grand days on the water.
.. Right next door there are some shirtless folks on Hebgen Reservoir. They are following the rapidly receding ice edge and taking a good number of very big fish. Even the neighbors are impressed. Some license plates are from Utah.
.. Duck Creek and the upper Gallatin River are just waiting for some adventure. 'Taint normal but it is good.

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