Montana’s Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission will meet July 7-8 at the FWP Helena Headquarters, 1420 East 6th Ave. In a work session July 7 at 4 p.m. they will discuss a proposed right-of-way to the Tongue River Railroad Company over land occupied by FWP’s Miles City Fish Hatchery. FWP Commissioners will consider a final decision on the agreement the following day. In the evening, the commissioners will meet informally at Spring Meadow State Park with the Upland Game Bird Council for a picnic.

If you are planning to visit a Montana State Park or fishing access site on the July Fourth weekend, leave the fireworks at home.