As the other posts stated, CROWDED.
USFWS is out there too, monitoring the mobs boating to their secret spots, checking your tree stand set ups (no screw-in steps!) and flying to monitor off-road abuse. The CMR is the best non-kept secret for MT, and every out-of-stater likes to start there, first. Meanwhile the BLM and FWP are dealing with problematic landowner/outfitters ("ghost" camps, "ghost sign-age" and "ghost" padlocks on "ghost" gates on public roads).
This is all fine and dandy--- it keeps the crowds busy, and away from the really good spots....??!
I'll keep holding for that rifle tag...and when the crowds are down.