Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a variety of items that will go before the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission during its next meeting, Aug. 19.
The topics open for public comment are:
- The selection of organizations to receive a license to auction
- Proposed Future Fisheries Improvement Program project for the summer funding cycle
- Appointment of member to the Upper Missouri River Citizen Advisory Committee
- Extension of an agriculture lease on the Northshore Wildlife Management Area
- Approval of the 2026 nongame wildlife work plan
- Temporary closure of Kohrs Bend Fishing Access Site (FAS)
- Stimson timberland legacy conservation easement
- Roosters for Recruitment pheasant release program
More information about these agenda items is available on the commission meeting webpage. Commissioners can submit amendments to any of FWP's proposals. If amendments are shared with FWP before the meeting, they will be posted to the webpage and will be open for public review.
Want to weigh in? Here's how
Your voice matters in this process. The commission is accepting public comment on meeting agenda items through July 23. There are two ways to comment before the meeting – and these are the only options for submitting comments or documents prior to Aug. 19:
- Online portal (SurveyMonkey): Each agenda item includes a survey for submitting public comment. Letters and supporting documents may be attached to the survey.
- Mail: Send written comments to: Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, c/o FWP Liaison – Director's Office, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.
Prefer to comment at the meeting?
You're welcome to comment in person on Aug. 19 at the Montana Heritage Center in Helena, or at your nearest FWP regional office – find locations here.
Joining by Zoom? You can comment virtually, but you must register in advance. Registration opens Aug. 4 and closes at noon on Aug. 18. Comment time at the meeting may be limited at the commission chair's discretion.
If you have questions about the comment process, contact commission liaison Erik Wickman at 406-594-8921 or FWComm@mt.gov.