Drought conditions across Montana have prompted the officials to limit fishing on rivers throughout the state.

We parked in front of a large stone etched with the Hoot Owl logo and slogan “The wise place to eat. ... The Hoot Owl Café is located at 30784 Highway 200, Ponderay, ID.

Low stream and river flows and higher water temperatures lead to "hoot-owl" fishing restrictions, which close a stretch of a river or creek to fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight.

Hoot-owl restrictions have been placed on the Gallatin River, Clark Fork River, Bitterroot River, ... To view a full list of restrictions, click here.