FWP Commission meets Oct. 25 in Havre

Andrew McKean

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission meets Oct. 25 in Havre  

Montana’s Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission will meet Oct. 25 at the MSU Northern Applied Tech Center in Havre beginning at 8:30 a.m.

 

The FWP Commission will make final decisions on the:

·         2008 non-resident combination license rule;

·         2008-2011 fishing regulations;

·         extension of leases for the Ruby River FAS near Alder and the Little Muddy Creek FAS near Cascade;

·         water-right agreement to maintain in-stream flow in Lazyman Creek, 40 miles south of Sheridan;

·         Fishing Access Site donation on the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River;

·         donation of a conservation easement on the Smith River;

·         adjustments to the Elk Plan in three elk management units in the Bitterroot area;

·         a road easement near Dillon.

 

The FWP Commission will also consider acquisition of an FAS site on the Lower Yellowstone River upstream of Sidney, and the acceptance of a conservation easement on the north shore of the Missouri River.

 

Informational items include discussion of a potential Forest Legacy conservation project on the Nevada Lake Wildlife Management Area, and native fish habitat conservation issues.

 

A work session, where no public action is taken, begins at 1 p.m. and includes discussion on elk management, biennial quota setting, fixed hunting season dates, and water-related issues.

 

The full agenda for the FWP Commission meeting can be found by clicking on the FWP Commission icon on the bottom of the FWP home page at fwp.mt.gov under Hot Topics.

 

Following the formal agenda, the public may bring additional items to the FWP Commission’s attention. FWP ensures its meetings are fully accessible to those with a disability. Individuals with special needs may request arrangements by contacting FWP at 406-444-3186.