Brief summary of topics covered during December Commission Meeting
(Commission Agendas - Published December 01, 2008)

Agenda for the December 11, 2008 Commission meeting in Helena
(Commission Agendas - Published November 25, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is extending the public comment period on the environmental assessment of an easement that would give the Tongue River Railroad Company a right-of-way over land occupied by FWP’s Miles City Fish Hatchery. The easement and right of way is required for the sole purpose of constructing and operating a single track railroad line, together with bridges, culverts, crossings, rails, ties, ballasts, signals, wires, switches, and other materials in, on, over and across land owned by the MCFH. This action will impact 24.85 acres of the total 242.25-acre site located west of Miles City, Montana
Public Comment Period Ends 12/21/2008
(Environmental Assessment - Published November 24, 2008)

The enclosed Decision Notice has been prepared for the Burnt Tree Hole Fishing Access Site Improvement Project Environmental Assessment. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) proposes to replace the deteriorated boat ramp and redesign the ramp approach/loop roads at Burnt Tree Hole FAS on the Upper Madison River. Three public comments were received during a 31-day comment period ending 5:00 p.m. on October 14, 2008. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov. It is my decision to proceed with the proposed project with no changes to the Draft EA. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Fish, Wildlife & Parks C/O Todd Garrett 1400 S 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718-5496 Or e-mailed to: tgarrett@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published November 21, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, has hired a consultant to conduct an environmental assessment (EA) for the purpose of establishing the Paul Taylor Memorial Fishing Access Site in Region One. There are two potential locations on Lake Five in Flathead County for consideration of developing a fishing access site. FWP currently owns one of the properties, and the other property under consideration would be purchased and/or traded from a private landowner. Development at the site would include parking, vault toilet, boat ramp, signs and gates, entrance road improvements, and a host pad. A copy of the draft is attached. Two public hearings are scheduled: December 3, 2008, 6-8 p.m., at the Hungry Horse Ranger District office, 10 Hungry Horse Drive, Hungry Horse, Montana; and December 10, 2008, 6-8 p.m., at the FWP public meeting room, 490 N Meridian Road, Kalispell, Montana. The draft will be out for public review from November 21 through December 22, 2008. Please direct questions or comments to Regional Parks Manager Dave Landstrom, FWP, 490 N Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901 or e-mail dlandstrom@mt.gov.
Public Comment Period Ends 12/22/2008
(Environmental Assessment - Published November 20, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has issued a Decision Notice to acquire 77.6 acres of land along the Bitterroot River 3 miles south of Missoula, MT. FWP proposes to acquire the property in fee title. This action will require approval from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission. FWP will request approval at the monthly Commission meeting scheduled for December 11, 2008.
(Decision Notice - Published November 14, 2008)

Attached are the questions and answers from the mandatory vendor walk through for RFQ# 090094. The question and answer period for this project is closed.
(Bids & Proposals - Published November 14, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Attached are the questions and answers from the mandatory vendor walk through for RFQ# 090096. The question and answer period for this project is closed.
(Bids & Proposals - Published November 14, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Minutes of the October, 2008 Commission Meeting
(Commission Meetings - Published November 10, 2008)

Agenda of November meeting of the FWP Commission
(Commission Agendas - Published November 07, 2008)

The easement and right of way is required for the sole purpose of constructing and operating a single track railroad line, together with bridges, culverts, crossings, rails, ties, ballasts, signals, wires, switches, and other materials in, on, over and across land owned by the MCFH. This action will impact 24.85 acres of the total 242.25-acre site located west of Miles City, Montana
Public Comment Period Ends 12/7/2008
(Environmental Assessment - Published November 07, 2008)

Fish, Wildlife and Parks is making the following changes/additions to Request for Quote # 090094 posted on October 21, 2008. See attached Addendum #1.
(Bids & Proposals - Published November 05, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Fish, Wildlife and Parks is making the following changes/additions to Request for Quote # 090096 posted on October 21, 2008. See attached Addendum #1.
(Bids & Proposals - Published November 05, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking public comment on a proposal to protect the state’s largest known ponderosa pine tree by stabilizing and reestablishing the nearby stream bank. The pine stands along the bank of Fish Creek at the Big Pine Fishing Access Site (FAS), approximately 40 miles west of Missoula on Fish Creek Road. To view the Draft Environmental Assessment, open the file posted below or request a copy by mailing FWP, 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT 59804; phoning (406) 542-5500 or emailing shrose@mt.gov. Comments should be directed to Chet Crowser by mail at the address above or can be emailed to ccrowser@mt.gov. Comments must be received no later than 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2008.
(Environmental Assessment - Published November 05, 2008)

The Department had initially proposed to acquire approximately 134 acres from the Lewis Construction Company located along the Sun River in Cascade County between the towns of Vaughn and Sun River for a cost of $150,000. Under a revised agreement with the landowner, FWP will purchase a total of 164 acres for a total cost of $235,000. The purpose of the acquisition is to create a new public Fishing Access Site.
(Decision Notice - Published November 05, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will be conducting a MANDATORY vendor site walk through for Limited Solicitation # 090097 for lawn care services, on Friday, November 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The walk through will be conducted at our Region 1 Headquarters, 490 North Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901. Please contact Krisy Personett at 406-751-4558 to confirm your attendance.
(Bids & Proposals - Published November 03, 2008 - Archived 11/2008)