Many organized groups are vitally interested in Montana's fish, wildlife, and parks resources. These groups have become more specialized in their interests, making it a challenge for FWP to gather broad input on issues. Especially at the regional level, FWP has an increasing need to more fully involve citizens, sportsmen and sportswomen and non-traditional constituents in decision making, policy development and communication based on regard for the resource, mutual respect and personal relationships.

• CAC Charter (PDF)

An advisory committee comprised of key citizens can help the department achieve its goals by serving two main functions:

1. providing the agency with information, ideas, emerging trends and initiatives from the public in a setting that welcomes diverse interests, and

2. providing a vehicle for FWP to inform key citizens—with the expectation that they will in turn inform the broader public.