Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on the following proposals and environmental assessments (EA). For more information, including how to submit comments, click on the link provided or visit fwp.mt.gov/public-notices.

Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Introduction into Bokma Reservoir Draft Checklist EA

FWP recently entered a Private Pond Fishing Access Agreement to stock fish in Bokma Reservoir for public access. FWP is looking to supplement occasional stocking of native Yellowstone cutthroat trout into Bokma Reservoir when opportunity arises. Located in Stillwater County, Bokma Reservoir is approximately 9 surface acres when full and is fed by a diversion from an unnamed tributary to Keyser Creek. Outflows from the pond drain to Keyser Creek. The pond was stocked with rainbow trout in the past, but no game fish are currently present. Lake chub are the only species that have been documented in Keyser Creek; however, there may be other native fish species present in Keyser Creek and Bokma Reservoir. Both the main outlet structure and an overflow structure will be screened to minimize escapement of stocked fish downstream.

Comment deadline: Today at 5 p.m.

Glen Lake Rotary Park Utility Easement

The proposed project is a utility easement for FWP lands in north Bozeman. Glen Lake Rotary Park is on land owned by FWP but day-to day management is conducted by the City of Bozeman. The proposed easement at Glen Lake Rotary Park will establish a utility easement for NorthWestern Energy to bore underground gas and electric services across a small, 10-foot-wide corner of this parcel, to service a fiber hut facility owned by Yellowstone Fiber. The proposed easement will be triangular and approximately 10 feet wide. The entire easement area is approximately 289 square feet.

Comment deadline: July 23

Largemouth Bass Introduction to Jakes Reservoir EA

FWP proposes to stock largemouth bass in Jakes Reservoir and is the sponsor of this project proposal. The species is not indigenous to the drainage and has not been present historically. The primary goal of the fish introduction would be to provide additional recreational angling opportunities in Jakes Reservoir.

Comment deadline: July 31

Adoption of Private Landowner’s Rules

The Fish and Wildlife Commission is proposing the adoption of a new rule to adhere to the requirements of Senate Bill 83 (2025 Montana Legislature) and to further clarify how rules on private landowner’s property enrolled in public access agreements will be adopted and enforced.

Comment deadline: Aug. 15