Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, is seeking public comment for the proposed West Kootenai Wildlife Management Area Forest Management Project. The project is intended to improve wildlife habitat and reduce the risk of wildfire. The draft EA is out for public review through 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2012. A public meeting will be held Thursday, August 9, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at the Kootenai Kraft and Grocery, 7127 West Kootenai Road, Rexford, MT 59930.

Tim Thier, FWP Area Wildlife Biologist PO Box 507 Trego, MT 59934 tthier@interbel.net (406) 882-4697

The public comment period for this public notice ended on Tuesday, August 21, 2012.