Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is soliciting bids for a Leica Robotic Total Station. A more detail list of the items sought are contained in the following Invitation for Bid # 080308.
(Bids & Proposals - Published May 30, 2008 - Archived 06/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is soliciting bids for a Bomgar B200 appliance based remote support server with 10 licenses. A more detail list of the items sought are as follows:
(Bids & Proposals - Published May 29, 2008 - Archived 06/2008)

Draft EA prepared for the proposed action by FWP to acquire 1.7 acres of private deeded property and 4.99acres of an "old" highway right-of-way from MT Dept of Transportation in order to estatlish and manage a Fishing Access Site.
(Environmental Assessment - Published May 29, 2008 - Archived 06/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is soliciting bids for Helicopter and Sawyer services for habitat restoration on a tributary to the North Fork Flathead River near Kalispell, MT. A more detail list of the services sought are in the following Scope of Work.
(Bids & Proposals - Published May 27, 2008 - Archived 06/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) propose transferring non-hybridized juvenile and adult westslope cutthroat trout (WCT: Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi) to Tyrell Creek (including Hound Creek Reservoir and Pole Creek) in the Smith River Drainage. FWP also proposes to take eggs from the Jumping Creek fish to be transferred, eye-up those eggs at a facility, and return them to the Tyrell Creek drainage for incubation and hatching from remote site incubators in order to increase and supplement natural reproduction.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published May 22, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Meeting minutes of April 17 Commission Meeting and April 23 Conference Call
(Commission Meetings - Published May 22, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

The STATE OF MONTANA, Fish, Wildlife and Parks (hereinafter referred to as “the State”) is soliciting bids for Wildlife Teeth Cementum Analysis and Historical Preparation of Wildlife Tissues. A more complete description of the services sought are provided below. Bids submitted in response to this solicitation must comply with the instructions and procedures contained herein.
(Bids & Proposals - Published May 21, 2008 - Archived 05/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has issued a decision notice to acquire through donation from Five Valleys Land Trust of Missoula approximately 20 acres of land, adjacent to the Bearmouth Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Upper Clark Fork River. The property for the existing Bearmouth FAS was just acquired in 2005 and has not been developed yet. The proposed acquisition would be added to the Bearmouth FAS enlarging its size to approximately 30 acres.
(Decision Notice - Published May 19, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Questions and responses for RFP# 080253 Facilitator and Staff for the Montana Conservation and Restoration Partnership
(Bids & Proposals - Published May 16, 2008 - Archived 05/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is requesting public comment on adopted Tentatives from the FWP Commission at its May 15 meeting. These Tentatives address 2008 upland game bird limits, sage grouse season dates and hunting access agreements. The deadline for public comment on upland game bird limits, sage grouse season length and hunting access agreements is June 27, 2008. The commission will take final action on these items at its July 17, 2008 meeting in Helena.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Hunting - Published May 16, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Request for Proposal # 080254 Questions and Responses for Monitoring Upland Game Bird Habitat Enhancement Program Projects
(Bids & Proposals - Published May 16, 2008 - Archived 05/2008)

Addendum #1 to RFP # 080254 Monitoring Upland Game Bird Habitat Enhancement program Projects
(Bids & Proposals - Published May 16, 2008 - Archived 05/2008)

Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, has completed an environmental assessment (EA) for Coal Creek in Flathead County (T34N, R22W, S25 & 26) for the purpose of a restoration project. Based on the analysis in the draft EA and the comments received, it is recommended that the proposed project be implemented. There were no changes to the draft EA; 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 Coal Creek Restoration Project, FWP, 290 N Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901, or e-mail comments to jtohtz@mt.gov.
(Decision Notice - Published May 16, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Private pond stocking of YCT
(Environmental Assessment - Published May 15, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Private pond fish stocking of YCT.
(Environmental Assessment - Published May 15, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Private pond stocking of rainbow trout.
(Environmental Assessment - Published May 15, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Private pond stocking of rainbow trout.
(Environmental Assessment - Published May 15, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Questions and answers for the Swamp Creek Restoration Design RFQ# 080083. Question and answer period for this RFQ is closed.
(Bids & Proposals - Published May 14, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Today, the Billings Gazette ran an article on the conservation easement being proposed by MT FWP for the Cornwell Ranch in NE MT. This article "FWP Proposes easement on historic ranch" uncovered a mistake that had been inadvertently overlooked in the EA document posted on the FWP website. To claify, total estimated costs for the proposed grazing system, which includes all water development and fence construction, are $350,000. These values can be referenced on page 3 and 23 of the EA document, which is located on the FWP Website at http:mt.gov/publicnotices/ or available from Region 6 FWP by calling 228-3700. FWP would like to extend a word of thanks to Brett French for uncovering this mistake.
(Conservation Easements - Published May 13, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

FWP Proposes to purchase a conservation easement on the Cornwell Ranch, which consists of approx 24,000 acres of private land near Glasgow in northeastern Montana. The property includes thousands of acres of rangeland in the Buggy Creek drainage, along with a number of separate river bottom and hay land parcels generally located along the Milk River.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published May 08, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the City of Helena Deer Reduction Program. The draft EA is available for review from FWP at the address provided above or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov/publicnotices. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. Public comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2008. Comments should be sent to the following: City of Helena Deer Reduction Program Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks PO Box 200701 930 Custer Avenue West Helena MT 59620-0701 Or emailed to: helenadeercontrol@mt.gov.
(Environmental Assessment - Published May 07, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

This decision notice implements the Rosebud Battlefield State Park Final Management Plan. Public input throughout the planning process and comments on the draft plan were instrumental in forming the final plan. The plan stresses the importance of education, interpretation and resource management . It also addresses visitor services and access, pursuit of options other than mineral development, and collaborative efforts with neighbors, tribes, historians and tourism groups.
(Decision Notice - Published May 07, 2008 - Archived 06/2008)

Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, has prepared the attached draft environmental assessment (EA) for the purpose of conducting a depletion population estimate of lake trout in Swan Lake, Montana. The proposed action would involve contracting with professional fishery consultants to conduct gill netting over a three-week period beginning in late August or early September 2008. Information obtained from the proposed action would aid in understanding the status and characteristics of the lake trout population, and the potential impacts of lake trout on the aquatic ecosystem in Swan Lake, and will help to determine feasibility and effectiveness of alternatives for managing the lake trout population (e.g., suppression of the population). All lake trout sampled during the project will be culled; those that are salvageable and of suitable size for consumption will be field-dressed and donated to food banks or other facilities. The draft will be out for public review through June 10, 2008. A public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters, 490 North Meridian Road, Kalispell, Montana. Please direct your questions or comments to Fisheries Biologist Leo Rosenthal, FWP, 490 North Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 751-4548 or e-mail to lrosenthal@mt.gov.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published May 06, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

The attached Decision Notice has been prepared for the acquisition by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) of a donated Conservation Easement on a 225-acre tract of the Granger Ranches in Madison County, Montana. The easement area is an important spawning area for brown and rainbow trout as well as important habitat for resident and migratory birds and other wildlife. FWP proposes to acquire this easement and to restore, enhance, and create within it, a 16.64 wetland. FWP will begin restoration of the wetlands pending final approval of the Conservation Easement and will complete construction on-site no later than June 30,2008. The Conservation Easement area and restoration site are part of the O’Dell Creek Headwaters that was drained by ditches in 1955. This Decision Notice and EA is available for review in Helena at FWP’s Headquarters, the State Library, and the Environmental Quality Council. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided below, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks C/O O’Dell Creek Headwaters EA 1400 South Nineteenth Avenue Bozeman, MT 59715 Or e-mailed to: thinz@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published May 06, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

The STATE OF MONTANA, Fish, Wildlife and Parks (hereinafter referred to as “the State”) is soliciting bids for Latrine/ Septic Pumping for Region 3 State Parks and Fishing Access Sites. A more complete description of the services sought are provided below. Bids submitted in response to this solicitation must comply with the instructions and procedures contained herein.
(Bids & Proposals - Published May 06, 2008 - Archived 05/2008)

Commission agenda for the May 15, 2008 meeting in Glendive
(Commission Agendas - Published May 06, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

This decision notice implements the Rosebud Battlefield State Park Final Management Plan. Public input throughout the planning process and comments on the draft plan were instrumental in forming the final plan. The plan stresses the importance of education, interpretation and resource management . It also addresses visitor services and access, pursuit of options other than mineral development, and collaborative efforts with neighbors, tribes, historians and tourism groups.
(Decision Notice - Published May 06, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

The STATE OF MONTANA, Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (hereinafter referred to as “FWP”) is seeking information from interested vendors concerning a potential project to gather information from landowners regarding their relations with FWP. A more detailed description of the services sought for this project is provided in Section 3, Project Description. Proposals submitted in response to this request for information must comply with the instructions and procedures contained herein.
(Bids & Proposals - Published May 05, 2008 - Archived 06/2008)

The STATE OF MONTANA, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Parks Division (hereinafter referred to as “the State”) is seeking a contractor to organize, facilitate and provide staff support for a FWP established steering committee of approximately 20 people whose membership consists of diverse interests from around the state. A more complete description of the services sought for this project is provided in Section 3, Scope of Project.
(Bids & Proposals - Published May 05, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)