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When: Thursday, August 21 at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Montana WILD Auditorium in Helena and virtually via Zoom
Public Comment Opportunity
Public comments were accepted on the following topics through August 4, 2025 with final action to be taken at the August 21 meeting. The comment period for the main topics is now closed. Comments received by any method after a public comment period has closed are retained, but will not be shared with the Commission or posted publicly.
AMENDMENTS: Public comment was accepted on any and all amendments through Sunday August 17, 2025. The comment period for any and all amendments is now closed.
Comment at meeting
Public comment opportunity will be offered during the meeting. In-person comments can be made at the meeting venue or at any FWP Regional Office throughout the state.
The time allotted for each comment may be limited at the discretion of the Commission Chair.
Comments can also be made during the meeting virtually via Zoom. Registration for Zoom comment opened on August 6 and closed on August 20 at noon.
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through August 4, 2025, with final action at the August 21 commission meeting.
Future Fisheries Improvement Program projects - Summer 2025 funding cycle
Commission Memo (PDF)
Prioritization Memo (PDF)
Funding Recommendations (PDF)
Public Comment (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through August 4, 2025, with final action at the August 21 commission meeting.
2025-2026 Selection of Organizations to Auction
SHIRAS MOOSE
Grand Slam Club Ovis (PDF)
MT Ducks Unlimited (PDF)
Wild Sheep Foundation (PDF)
BIGHORN SHEEP
Grand Slam Club Ovis (PDF)
Wild Sheep Foundation (PDF)
MOUNTAIN GOAT
Grand Slam Club Ovis (PDF)
SCI Great Falls Chapter (PDF)
Wild Sheep Foundation (PDF)
MULE DEER
ELK
SWAN
Delta Waterfowl (PDF)
MT Ducks Unlimited (PDF)
ANTELOPE
No applications received
Public Comment (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through August 4, 2025, with final action at the August 21 commission meeting.
Blackfoot River Closure
Public Comment (PDF)
Commission Rule (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through August 4, 2025, with final action at the August 21 commission meeting.
Newlan Creek Reservoir
Checklist EA (PDF)
Decision Notice (PDF)
Public Comment (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through August 4, 2025, with final action at the August 21 commission meeting.
Fresno Tailwaters FAS
Checklist EA (PDF)
Decision Notice (PDF)
Public Comment (PDF)
*This topic has been removed from the August agenda. The topic is currently scheduled to return for the October commission agenda. Any comments received through July 8 will be held and added to the topic for review prior to the October meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through August 4, 2025, with final action at the August 21 commission meeting.
Habitat Conservation Leases
Overview Map (PDF)
Public Comment (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through August 4, 2025, with final action at the August 21 commission meeting.
Stafford Ferry Conservation Easement
Decision Notice (DN) (PDF)
Deed (PDF)
Fergus County Resolution (PDF)
Management Plan (PDF)
Maps (PDF)
Maps 2 (PDF)
Public Comment (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through August 4, 2025, with final action at the August 21 commission meeting.
Montana Great Outdoors Conservation Easement - Phase 2
Environmental Assessment (PDF)
Decision Notice (PDF)
Public Comment - Surveys (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through August 4, 2025, with final action at the August 21 commission meeting.
Non-Game Workplan - Fiscal Year 2026
Program Accomplishments (PDF)
Public Comment (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through August 4, 2025, with final action at the August 21 commission meeting.
Fall 2025–Winter 2026 Furbearer and Wolf Trapping and Hunting Seasons and Quotas
Specific Changes - Detailed (PDF) *NEW*
Region 1 - Bobcat (PDF)
Region 1 - Otter (PDF)
Region 2 - Otter (PDF)
Public Comment - Surveys (PDF)
Public Comment - Letters addressing all amendments (PDF) *NEW*
Public Comment - Emails addressing all amendments (PDF) *NEW*
This amendment is being proposed by Region 2 Commissioner, Jeff Burrows, addressing setbacks in Mineral County. There was a separate public comment period for this amendment that ran through August 17. All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.
This amendment is being proposed by Region 2 Commissioner, Jeff Burrows. This involves a proposal to change the wolf quota. There was a separate public comment period for this amendment that ran through August 17. All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.
This amendment is being proposed by Region 2 Commissioner, Jeff Burrows. This involves a proposal to change in the wolf season dates in Regions 1 and 2. There was a separate public comment period for this amendment that ran through August 17. All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.
This amendment is being proposed by Region 1 Commissioner, Ian Wargo. This involves a proposal related to uncollared wolves. There was a separate public comment period for this amendment that ran through August 17. All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.
This amendment is being proposed by Region 1 Commissioner, Ian Wargo. This involves a proposal related to setbacks and the Spotted Bear Ranger District. There was a separate public comment period for this amendment that ran through August 17. All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.
This amendment is being proposed by Region 1 Commissioner, Ian Wargo. This involves a proposal related to multiple wolves taken. There was a separate public comment period for this amendment that ran through August 17. All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.
This amendment is being proposed by Region 1 Commissioner, Ian Wargo. This involves a proposal related to regional wolf quotas. There was a separate public comment period for this amendment that ran through August 17. All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.
This amendment is being proposed by Region 1 Commissioner, Ian Wargo. This involves a proposal related to regional wolf quotas. There was a separate public comment period for this amendment that ran through August 17. All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.
This amendment is being proposed by Region 1 Commissioner, Ian Wargo. This involves a proposal related to regional wolf quotas. There was a separate public comment period for this amendment that ran through August 17. All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.
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. Time for comment may be limited at the Chair's discretion.
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