The five-member Commission is appointed by the Governor from five geographical districts. Members serve staggered four-year terms, with three members appointed at the beginning of the Governor's term and two appointed two years after the Governor's term begins. The appointments are to be made without regard to political affiliation and to be made solely for the wise management of the fish and wildlife of the state. At least one member must be experienced in the breeding and management of domestic livestock.

The Commission is a quasi-judicial citizen board whose general authority and duties are further defined and shaped by specific responsibilities in the statutes.

The Department is an executive branch agency under the Governor. The Director of the Department is appointed by the Governor and reports to the Governor. The Department has duties and responsibilities as provided by statute.

In summary, the Department administers the day-to-day activities of the Department under the executive branch with specific statutory duties and the Commission sets fish and wildlife regulations, approves property acquisitions, and approves certain rules and activities of the Department as provided by statute.

Note:

The Commission may take action on all matters specifically noticed on any agenda.

Extensive opportunity is provided for public comment on hunting, fishing and trapping regulations. As a matter of equity for citizens who cannot attend Commission meetings, when making final decisions on these regulations, the Commission will not open public comment unless a significant amendment to the tentative proposal is brought forth by the Commission or Department. Comments will be limited to the amendment only.

The Department ensures its meetings are fully accessible to persons with disabilities and if special accommodations are needed, contact Commission Secretary at (406) 444-3186.

• 2021 meeting dates and agendas will be posted here as soon as they are set.

The Department ensures its meetings are fully accessible to persons with disabilities and if special accommodations are needed, contact Commission Secretary at (406) 444-3186.

• Dec 30, 2020: Zoom Meeting - Helena
• Dec 10, 2020: Zoom Meeting - Helena
• Nov 18, 2020: Zoom Meeting - Helena
• Oct 22, 2020: Zoom Meeting - Helena
• Aug 13, 2020: Zoom Meeting - Helena
• Jun 25, 2020: Zoom Meeting - Helena
• Jun 12, 2020: Meeting Postponed - Helena
• May 28, 2020: Zoom Meeting - Helena
• Apr 23, 2020: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Mar 27, 2020: State Capitol-CANCELLED - Helena
• Feb 13, 2020: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Jan 06, 2020: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Jan 06, 2020: Work Session - Helena

The Department ensures its meetings are fully accessible to persons with disabilities and if special accommodations are needed, contact Commission Secretary at (406) 444-3186.

• Dec 05, 2019: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Nov 12, 2019: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Oct 17, 2019: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Aug 15, 2019: FWP Region 2 - Missoula
• Jul 25, 2019: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Jun 19, 2019: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Jun 18, 2019: Work Session - Helena
• Apr 25, 2019: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Feb 13, 2019: FWP Headquarters - Helena

The Department ensures its meetings are fully accessible to persons with disabilities and if special accommodations are needed, contact Commission Secretary at (406) 444-3186.

• Dec 10, 2018: Montana WILD - Helena
• Nov 15, 2018: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Oct 17, 2018: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Aug 09, 2018: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Jun 14, 2018: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Apr 19, 2018: FWP Headquarters - Helena
• Mar 12, 2018: Teleconference Meeting - Helena
• Feb 15, 2018: Montana WILD - Helena

The Department ensures its meetings are fully accessible to persons with disabilities and if special accommodations are needed, contact Commission Secretary at (406) 444-3186.

Please contact the Commission by email to request older agendas, minutes, or other information:

• fwcomm@mt.gov

Or Contact FWP for assistance.

The Department ensures its meetings are fully accessible to persons with disabilities and if special accommodations are needed, contact Commission Secretary at (406) 444-3186.