A new citizens group will help Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks develop a management plan for the state's upland game bird populations.

FWP Director Jeff Hagener appointed the Montana Upland Game Bird Citizens Advisory Council last week. Members include:

• Ben Deeble, Missoula
• Robert Eng, Bozeman
• Richard Kerstein, Scobey
• Marty Lau, Great Falls
• Dale Manning, Missoula
• Ellis Misner, Fairfield
• Pat Pierson, Red Lodge
• Craig Roberts, Lewistown
• Dale Tribby, Miles City
• Ben Williams, Livingston
• Lowell Young, Plentywood

An additional member from eastern Montana will be named at a later date.

The council's first meeting is set for Dec. 16-17, at 9 a.m. at the Colonial Hotel, 2301 Colonial Dr. in Helena. The meetings are open to the public. 

            For information call Jeff Gross at 406-444-2612 or e-mail to jgross@state.mt.us. Or write to UGB Advisory Council;  FWP Wildlife Division;  P.O. Box 200701; Helena, MT  59620-0701.