Join Hank and Carol Fischer and bird expert Kate Davis for a five-day wildlife/fishing adventure down Montana’s most spectacular stream, the Smith River. We’ll float for about 60 miles, most of it through an incredible limestone canyon with cliffs towering hundreds of feet above the river. The trout fishing is outstanding and bird life along the river is terrific.

The trip will be run in association with High Plains Drifter, who will supply river equipment, tents, sleeping bags as well as memorable outdoor meals.

Hank and Carol (authors of the Paddler’s Guide to Montana) have been down the river more than twenty times and can lead you to some of their favorite places.  Kate Davis is the founder and executive director of the Raptors of the Rockies, a non-profit raptor education project in western Montana.  Kate rehabilitates injured birds of prey, works with the Montana Peregrine Institute and also runs an educational program for the public and schools (she has appeared in nearly one thousand programs).  On the Smith, plan on owl prowls,  searching for falcon aerie, and morning bird walks. 

For those planning on fishing,  Hank and Carol will  provide angling assistance. In addition, Carol will lead fly fishing seminars for anyone interested in learning how to get started in flyfishing.  Carol, who was an instructor and guide for Grizzly Hackle in Missoula for several years, specializes in teaching women.