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When: Wednesday, April 17 at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Virtually via Zoom ONLY
Public comments on all topics were accepted on the following proposals through March 28, 2024
Public comments on Vice Chair Tabor's proposed amendment were accepted through April 11, 2024 at FWComm@mt.gov
Public comments on Commissioner Cebull's proposed amendments were accepted through April 15, 2024 at FWComm@mt.gov
Further public comment can be made during the meeting via Zoom registration. Please note that this meeting is virtual only, so there will be no in-person comment opportunity. All public comment will be via Zoom. If you wish to provide comment, you had to register by noon on April 16
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments were accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
Forestry 2023 Annual Sustainable Yield Calculation
Coversheet (PDF)
Public Comment (PDF)
Supporting Document (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments were accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
2024-2025 Migratory Bird Regulations
Coversheet (PDF)
Waterfowl Data (PDF)
Regulations Mock Up (PDF)
Supporting Documentation (PDF)
Public Comment (PDF)
Letter - BHA (PDF)
Public Comment - Cebull Amendments (PDF) *NEW*
Stafford Ferry Conservation Easement, Region 4
This topic has been removed from consideration, temporarily, for additional discussion and evaluation.
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments were accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
Resident SuperTag Rules ARM
Coversheet (PDF)
Public Comment (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments were accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
Resident SuperTag Species Selection
Coversheet (PDF)
Public Comment (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments were accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
Commercial Use Permit Fee Rule for FASs and WMAs 2024
Coversheet (PDF)
Fee Sheet (PDF)
Public Comment (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments were accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
2024 WMA Closure Exceptions
Coversheet (PDF)
Public Comment (PDF)
Letter - BHA (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments were accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
2024 FAS Rules
Coversheet (PDF)
FAS Rule Draft with Technical Corrections (PDF) *NEW*
Public Comment (PDF)
Public comment on this commissioner-proposed amendment was accepted through April 11, 2024. Further comment will be accepted during the meeting. If you wish to comment further you must register to comment by noon on April 16. (see top of page for registration link).
Proposed Amendment Language with Department Response (PDF)
Public Comment - Through 03.28.2024 (PDF)
Public Comment - 03.28 thru 04.11 via email (PDF)
Additional Comments_Corrected on 04.15 (PDF)
Letter with ESA Concerns (PDF)
Letter from MOGA (PDF)
Letter from TU (PDF)
Letters sent via email (PDF)
The following are the sent emails from the Fish and Wildlife Commissioners from February 17, 2024 through April 15, 2024.
Region 1 - Pat Tabor (PDF)
Region 2 - Jeff Burrows (PDF)
Region 3 - Susan Kirby Brooke (PDF)
Region 4 - K.C. Walsh (PDF)
Region 5 - Brian Cebull (PDF)
Region 6 - Lesley Robinson (PDF)
Region 7 - Bill Lane (PDF)
The commission may take action on all matters specifically noticed on any agenda.
Extensive opportunity is provided for public comment on hunting, fishing and trapping regulations. As a matter of equity for citizens who cannot attend commission meetings, when making final decisions on these regulations, the commission will not open public comment unless a significant amendment to the tentative proposal is brought forth by the commission or department. Comments will be limited to the amendment only. Time for comment may be limited at the Chair's discretion.
The department ensures its meetings are fully accessible to persons with disabilities and if special accomodations are needed, please contact the Commission Coordinator in the Director's Office at 406-444-7826 or by cell at 406-594-8921.