Wolf Advisory Council To Meet In Helena

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Montana’s Wolf Management Advisory Council will meet in Helena, Tuesday, Nov. 14-15 to continue its work on wolf management recommendations for Montana. The 12-member citizen’s panel has developed 16 draft guiding principles that could become the foundation of the emerging wolf management plan. The guiding principles generally address management efforts that are socially acceptable, biologically possible and economically feasible, while maintaining flexibility of management options. The committee was appointed by Governor Marc Racicot to advise Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks on the development of a wolf management plan in anticipation of the wolf’s eventual delisting under the federal Endangered Species Act. Chase Hibbard, chairman of the council, said the groups recommendations will address: 1) maintaining viable wolf populations; 2) maintaining acceptable wildlife populations; and 3) compensation, control and mitigation. The council is also addressing funding; monitoring; interaction and coordination of management among the states of Montana, Idaho and Wyoming; the Tribes and national parks; legislative issues; and education and outreach. The council will meet at the Super 8 Motel, 2200 11th Ave. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 and at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15. For information call Glenn Erickson, FWP Wildlife Division, 406-444-2612.