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When: Thursday, February 12 at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Virtually via Zoom (Regional offices will be open and available for those without internet access)
Public Comment Opportunity
Public comments will be accepted on the following topics through January 27, 2026 with final potential action at the February 12 meeting.
PLEASE READ!!! NEW INSTRUCTIONS!!!
There are 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.
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 prior the meeting. Should you have any questions about this process, please contact the FWP Liaison to the Commission at 406-594-8921.
Comment during the meeting
Public comment opportunity will be offered during the meeting. For those who do not have access to the internet, comments may be made during the meeting at any FWP Regional Office.
The time allotted for each comment may be limited at the discretion of the Commission Chair.
Those commenting via Zoom must register to comment. Registration will open on January 28 and will close at Noon on February 11. A link will be sent via email, prior to the meeting, for those who have registered to comment.
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.
Future Fisheries Improvement Program - Winter 2026 Cycle
Commission Memo (PDF)
Funding Recommendations (PDF)
Prioritization (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.
Fish Removal Projects - 2026
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.
Amend, Repeal, and Adopt Fisheries Administrative Rules
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.
Amendment of Administrative Rule 12.6.1015 to address changes in chronic wasting disease occurrence
Adoption Notice (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.
Rock Creek Water Purchase
Summary - In Stream Flow (PDF)
Checklist EA (PDF)
Decision Notice (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through January 27, 20266, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.
Selway FAS Addition
Checklist EA (PDF)
Decision Notice (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.
Hilleman Fishing Access Site Recreation Easement from the City of Miles City to FWP
Checklist EA (PDF)
Decision Notice (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.
MaltEurop Contract Renewal
Checklist EA (PDF)
Decision Notice (PDF)
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 FWP Liaison to the Commission at 406-594-8921.