Stakeholders meeting on the proposed take of peregrine falcons for falconry purposes at the Region 3 FWP Headquarters in Bozeman from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2007.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Hunting - Published November 29, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

The STATE OF MONTANA, Fish, Wildlife and Parks (hereinafter referred to as “the State”) is soliciting bids for an aluminum jet boat package. A more complete description of the boat sought is provided in Section 3.2 of this IFB. Bids submitted in response to this solicitation must comply with the instructions and procedures contained herein.
(Bids & Proposals - Published November 29, 2007 - Archived 12/2007)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, has written a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the purpose of developing the Lower Flathead River Fishing Access Site (FAS) using funds from fishing license dollars. The site is approximately five miles SE of Paradise, Montana, in Sanders County. The draft is out for a thirty-day public review through December 24, 2007; a copy is attached. Please direct your questions or comments to Regional Parks Manager Dave Landstrom, FWP, 490 N. Meridian Rd., Kalispell, MT 59901, or e-mail dlandstrom@mt.gov.
(Environmental Assessment - Published November 23, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

The attached Decision Notices (2) have been prepared for proposed habitat enhancement projects for fluvial Arctic grayling in the Big Hole River. The fluvial Arctic grayling population in the upper Big Hole watershed is threatened by low quality habitat and low instream flows. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing enhancing habitat at two locations on approximately seven miles of the Big Hole River. Four public comments were received during a 30-day comment period ending October 30, 2007. It is my decision to proceed with the proposed projects with no changes to the Draft Environmental Assessments. Questions regarding these Decision Notices should be mailed to: Peter Lamothe Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 730 N. Montana St. Dillon, MT 59725 Or e-mailed to: plamothe@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published November 21, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

November 29 Commission Meeting in Helena
(Commission Agendas - Published November 21, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

To grant funds to Great Falls Trap and Skeet Club GFT&SC for a Shooting Range Development Grant project. The range is located at 183 Ulm North Frontage Rd., Ulm, MT, in the SW ¼ NW ¼ of Sec. 34 & in the SE ¼ NE ¼ of Sec. 33; T20N, R2E P.M.M. Cascade County, Montana. This Project tentatively plans to provide $10,995 in partial funding towards 1) replace and relocate shotgun Pattern board; (2) purchase three automatic trap machines; (3) re-grade and replace 270 feet of sidewalk; (4) install 7 connecting sidewalks to Trap Fields; (5)install a 1500 gallon cistern; and (6) purchase three wireless voice calls.
(Conservation Easements - Published November 19, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

Freeman Roadside Menagerie EA
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published November 19, 2007 - Archived 12/2007)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) invites the public to comment on its proposal to direct federal funds toward the purchase a conservation easement on about 7,839 acres southwest of Lincoln at a cost of about $5,356,000. Five Valleys Land Trust would be the easement holder. FWP’s purposes for procuring federal funds for this acquiring the conservation easement are to protect habitat for native fish and wildlife. A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) will be available for review and comment beginning Monday, November 19, 2007. You may view the EA at FWP’s website www.fwp.mt.gov (“Recent Public Notices”) or request a copy by mailing FWP, 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT 59804; phoning 406-542-5540; or emailing shrose@mt.gov. Comments should be directed to Ron Pierce by mail at the address above; phone to 406-542-5532; or email to rpierce@mt.gov, and must be received no later than 5 p.m., December 18, 2007. A public meeting to discuss the proposal will be held at Lambkins Café in Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2007.
(Environmental Assessment - Published November 19, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks had proposed to remove a small sandbar in the Yellowstone River that currently impedes use of the boat ramp at Rosebud East Fishing Access Site (FAS)
(Decision Notice - Published November 14, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) proposes to construct a new access road, cul-de-sac, parking areas, and to install a latrine at Four Corners Fishing Access Site, located on the Dry Creek Road, three miles east of Manhattan, Montana.
(Decision Notice - Published November 09, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

The enclosed Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the construction of a poured in-place concrete boat ramp at Harrison Lake Fishing Access Site (FAS), near Harrison, Montana. The proposed project would lengthen and widen the existing ramp.
(Environmental Assessment - Published November 09, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking comment on a proposal to implement various site improvement and protection projects at the Little Blackfoot River Fishing Access Site (FAS) near the town of Avon. Projects include building a new approach and entrance road, constructing a 10-stall gravel parking lot, and installing a latrine and signage.
(Environmental Assessment - Published November 09, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

A decision to improve facilities at Pictograph Cave State Park, including construction of a permenent visitor station, establishment of an amphitheater and realignment and replacement of the existing interpretive trail near Middle Cave.
(Decision Notice - Published November 06, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

Improvement projects at Cooney State Park to include paving a portion of an access road and boat ramp parking areas, installing camp-side electrical pedestals and playground equipment, and gravelling a primitive trail.
(Decision Notice - Published November 06, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks proposes to trap wild Merriam’s turkeys from eastern Montana and transplant them to the Missouri River area south of Ulm, Cascade County, Montana. Wild turkeys currently do not inhabit the area. FWP is partnering with area Landowners and the National Wild Turkey Federation on the project. FWP expects that 25-75 turkeys might be initially transplanted, possibly followed by 2-3 subsequent transplants of similar magnitude over a 3-year period. The purpose would be to provide additional wildlife viewing, improve hunting opportunities and increase species diversity in the area.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published November 02, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

Draft Environmental Assessment Black Bridge Fishing Access Site Development
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published November 01, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)

Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, has completed an environmental assessment (EA) for the purpose of reducing fish loss at the Young Creek irrigation diversion, located approximately 11 miles northwest of the town of Eureka in Lincoln County, Montana, by installing a fish screen. One collective comment in favor of the project was received from five landowners who use this irrigation system. Based on the analysis in the draft EA and comment received, it is recommended that the proposed project be implemented. There were no changes to the draft; therefore, the draft becomes the final EA. A copy of the decision notice is attached for your information. Please direct your questions or comments to Fisheries Biologist Jim Dunnigan, 475 Fish Hatchery Road, Libby, MT 59923, (406 293-4161 or e-mail to jdunnigan@mt.gov.
(Decision Notice - Published November 01, 2007 - Archived 05/2008)