The Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program serves Montana’s residents and visitors by working with landowners to enhance upland game bird habitats and public hunting opportunities.

FWP appointed a 12-member advisory council to lead an effort to advise FWP on a long-term strategic plan for the Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP); monitor program activities annually; and recommend appropriate rules for FWP to consider. Council membership includes upland game bird hunters, a chamber of commerce representative, conservationists, an upland game bird biologist, landowners, one of whom is enrolled in the Block Management program, and 2 state legislators. The Council will participate in the effort to identify, define, and make recommendations for the implementation of a long-term strategic plan.

• Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program—Advisory Council, Montana Code Annotated 87-1-251 

• Learn more about the Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program

Applications sought for Upland Game Bird Council

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking to fill two vacancies on an advisory council that provides ongoing monitoring of upland game bird enhancement program activities. Council members represent all FWP administrative regions and include upland game bird hunters, chamber of commerce memberships, legislators, upland game bird biologists and others who have conservation interests.

For each appointment, the council member must be residing in FWP Region 5 and FWP Region 7.

Council members will be appointed by FWP Director Christy Clark to participate in two meetings a year. Members will be asked to contribute to additional discussions throughout their four-year term. 

To apply, click the link below. Nominations must be submitted by August 13. The next council meeting will be held in Havre on Sept. 8 and 9.

For more information, call Debbie Hohler at 406-444-5647, or send an email to dhohler@mt.gov.

Upcoming Meeting

• Meeting Date(s): September 8-9, 2025

• Location: Havre - TBD