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About FWP > Commission Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting: August 21, 2025

 

When: Thursday, August 21 at 8:30 a.m.Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission logo

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.  
 

 

Future Fisheries Improvement Program projects - Summer 2025 funding cycle

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

 

 

2025-2026 Selection of Organizations to Auction

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

 

Blackfoot River Closure

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

 

Newlan Creek Reservoir FAS Lease

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

 

 

Fresno Tailwaters FAS and Management Area

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

 

Whittecar Shooting Range Leases (Moved to October agenda)

 

*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.

 

Prairie Habitat Conservation Leases

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

 

 

Stafford Ferry Conservation Easement

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

 

Montana Great Outdoors Conservation Easement - Phase 2

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

 

Non-Game Workplan - Fiscal Year 2026

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

 

Fall 2025–Winter 2026 Furbearer and Wolf Trapping and Hunting Seasons and Quotas

Amendment - Mineral County Setbacks - Commissioner Burrows

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 17All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.

 

Amendment - Wolf Quota Proposal - Commissioner Burrows

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 17All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.

 

Amendment - Change Season Dates in R1 & R2 - Commissioner Burrows

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 17All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.

 

Amendment - Uncollared Wolves - Commissioner Wargo

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 17All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.

 

Amendment - Setbacks Spotted Bear Ranger District - Commissioner Wargo

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 17All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.

 

Amendment - Multiple Wolves Taken - Commissioner Wargo

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 17All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.

 

Amendment - Regional Wolf Quotas - Commissioner Wargo

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 17All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.

 

Amendment - Check In - Commissioner Wargo

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 17All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.

Amendment - New WMUs - Commissioner Wargo

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 17All public comment, with the exception of comments at the meeting (Zoom or in person) is now closed.

 

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.  Time for comment may be limited at the Chair's discretion.

The department ensures its meetings are fully accessible to persons with disabilities and if special accomodations are needed, please contact the Executive Office Manager in the Director's Office at 406-444-7826 or by cell at 406-594-8921.