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Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting: December 4, 2025
When: Thursday, December 4 at 8:00 a.m.*NEW START TIME*
Where: State Capitol Building, Room 317, and via Zoom
Public Comment Opportunity
Public comments wil be accepted on the following proposals through November 23, 2025 with final potential action to be taken at the December 4 meeting.
PLEASE READ!!! NEW INSTRUCTIONS!!!
There are two dedicated methods to submit public comment to the Fish and Wildlife Commission on meeting agenda topics:
Online Portal (SurveyMonkey)
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.
Mail-in of Public Comments
Public comments can also be mailed to the 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. Should you have any questions about this process, please contact the FWP Executive Office Manager at 406-444-7826.
Public Meetings to Discuss Proposed Hunting Regulations
In preparation for the December meeting, FWP will host a series of virtual and in-person public meetings around the state to present proposed hunting regulations for 2026/2027 hunting seasons found below.
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
2026 and 2027 Flathead Indian Reservation Non-Member Fishing and Bird Hunting Regulations
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
2026 and 2027 Flathead Indian Reservation Non-Member Fishing and Bird Hunting Regulations
2026 and 2027 Game Damage Management Season, Wildlife Health, & Urban Wildlife Quota Authorizations
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
2026 and 2027 Game Damage Management Season, Wildlife Health, & Urban Wildlife Quota Authorizations
Bull River WMA Forest Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction Project
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
Bull River WMA Forest Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction Project
2026 and 2027 Antelope Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
2026 and 2027 Antelope Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
2026 and 2027 Bighorn Sheep Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
2026 and 2027 Bighorn Sheep Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
2026 and 2027 Bison Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
2026 and 2027 Bison Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
2026 and 2027 Black Bear Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
2026 and 2027 Black Bear Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
2026 and 2027 Moose Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
2026 and 2027 Moose Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
2026 and 2027 Mountain Goat Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
2026 and 2027 Mountain Goat Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
2026 and 2027 Upland Game Bird & Turkey Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
2026 and 2027 Upland Game Bird & Turkey Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
2026 and 2027 Mountain Lion Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
2026 and 2027 Mountain Lion Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
2026 and 2027 Deer and Elk Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through November 23, 2025, with final potential action at the December 4 commission meeting.Public comment is accepted during the comment period by using the survey option below or by mail-in submission. Those are the only two methods to submit public comment on Commission agenda topics.
2026 and 2027 Deer and Elk Hunting Regulations, Season Structures, and Hunting District Boundaries
Proposal and Information Sheet (PDF) ***coming soon!***
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.
