
When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Montana Heritage Center in Helena (225 N. Roberts St.) and virtually via Zoom
Public Comment Opportunity
Materials will be posted to this page on June 25, 2026 and a press release will follow on that same day. If you are not subscribed to receive these public notices, and would like to receive notification via email, please click HERE. Public comments will be accepted on the following topics through July 23, 2026.
There are ONLY two dedicated methods to submit public comment to the Fish and Wildlife Commission on meeting agenda topics PRIOR TO the meeting:
Each agenda item will have a survey at the bottom, below the linked documents, that is set up for submitting public comment. The survey also allows for letters or supporting documents to be attached prior to submission.
Public comments can also be mailed to the Fish and Wildlife Commission at the address below:
Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission
c/o FWP Liaison – Director's Office
PO Box 200701
Helena MT, 59620-0701
These two options are the only ways to submit comment and/or documents to the Commission on any agenda item prior to the meeting. Should you have any questions about this process, please contact the FWP Liaison to the Commission, Erik Wickman, at 406-594-8921.
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.
Regional office locations can be found HERE.
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. If you wish to comment via Zoom, you MUST register to comment. Registration for Zoom comment will open on August 4 and will close at Noon on August 18.
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through July 23, 2026, with final potential action at the August 19 meeting.
Selection of Organizations to Auction
Auction History (Excel)
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through July 23, 2026, with final potential action at the August 19 meeting.
Future Fisheries Improvement Program - Summer 2026 Cycle
Commission Memo (PDF)
Prioritization (PDF)
Funding Recommendations (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through July 23, 2026, with final potential action at the August 19 meeting.
Upper Missouri Citizen Advisory Council - Member Appointment
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through July 23, 2026, with final potential action at the August 19 meeting.
Northshore WMA Agricultural Lease - 1 year Extension
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through July 23, 2026, with final potential action at the August 19 meeting.
2026 Nongame Workplan
The public comment period on the following proposal will be announced after the materials are posted. Materials are still being reviewed at this time.
2026 Furbearer/Wolf Hunting and Trapping Seasons, Quotas, and Regulations
Proposal and Information Sheet (PDF) *coming soon!*
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through July 23, 2026, with final potential action at the August 19 meeting.
Temporary Closure - Kohrs Bend Fishing Access Site (FAS)
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through July 23, 2026, with final potential action at the August 19 meeting.
Stimson Timberland Legacy Conservation Easement
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through July 23, 2026, with final potential action at the August 19 meeting.
Roosters for Recruitment Pheasant Releasest
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. If special accomodations are needed, please contact:
Erik Wickman
FWP Liaison to the Fish and Wildlife Commission
Cell: 406-594-8921