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WILD ART-Play time on the Kootenai River

A boater speeds down the Kootenai River Sunday, March 2, 2025, near the Yaak River Campground boat launch. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

A three-legged dog enjoys play time Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Kootenai River near the Yaak River Campground boat launch. The owner said the dog lost its leg after falling out of his truck, but fortunately, he's recovered well. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

A fly fisherman tries his luck Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Kootenai River near the Yaak River Campground boat launch. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

The most impressive natural feature on Kootenai River near the Yaak River Campground boat launch is a large rock outcrop. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

A fly fisherman takes a long look at a power boater after it roared up and down the Kootenai River Sunday, March 2, 2025, near the Yaak River Campground boat launch. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

A chunk of ice floats on the Kootenai River Sunday, March 2, 2025, near the Yaak River Campground boat launch. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

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| March 4, 2025 7:00 AM

Spring-like weather brought recreationists out en masse last weekend in northwest Montana with many enjoying the Kootenai River.

    A three-legged dog enjoys play time Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Kootenai River near the Yaak River Campground boat launch. The owner said the dog lost its leg after falling out of his truck, but fortunately, he's recovered well. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
  
    A fly fisherman tries his luck Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Kootenai River near the Yaak River Campground boat launch. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
  
    The most impressive natural feature on Kootenai River near the Yaak River Campground boat launch is a large rock outcrop. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
  
    A fly fisherman takes a long look at a power boater after it roared up and down the Kootenai River Sunday, March 2, 2025, near the Yaak River Campground boat launch. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
  
    A chunk of ice floats on the Kootenai River Sunday, March 2, 2025, near the Yaak River Campground boat launch. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)