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About FWP > Commission Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting: February 12, 2026

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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)

MEETING AGENDA (PDF)


Public Comment Opportunity

Public comments were accepted on the earlier topics through January 27, 2026 with final potential action at the February 12 meeting.  That public comment period is now closed.

*NEW* Public comment is now open on the following topic: 

Case Ranch (Assignment of Public Hunting Access)

The comment period will run through February 10.

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:

  1. 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.

  1. 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 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 close at noon on February 11.  

Register to comment via Zoom


Login info will be sent via email, prior to the meeting, for those who have registered to comment.

 

Future Fisheries Improvement Program - Winter 2026 Cycle

The public comment period on the following proposal ran through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.


Future Fisheries Improvement Program - Winter 2026 Cycle

 

 

Fish Removal Projects - 2026 (*REMOVED*)

***This topic has been removed by the department and will be re-introduced at the April 2026 Commission Meeting.  Any public comment received to this point will be retained and added to the public comment prior to the April meeting.

 

Amend, Repeal, and Adopt Fisheries Administrative Rules

The public comment period on the following proposal ran through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.


Amend, Repeal, and Adopt Fisheries Administrative Rules

 

Amendment of ARM 12.6.1015 - Changes in Chronic Wasting Disease Occurence

The public comment period on the following proposal ran 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

 

Rock Creek Water Purchase (*REMOVED*)

***This topic has been removed by the department and will be re-introduced at the April 2026 Commission Meeting.  Any public comment received to this point will be retained and added to the public comment prior to the April meeting.

Selway FAS Addition

The public comment period on the following proposal ran through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.

 

Selway FAS Addition

 

Hilleman FAS Recreation Easement

The public comment period on the following proposal ran 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

 

MaltEurop Contract Renewal

The public comment period on the following proposal ran through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.

 

MaltEurop Contract Renewal

 

Temporary Closure on Gallatin River

The public comment period on the following proposal ran through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.

 

Temporary Closure on Gallatin River

 

Rulemaking - Bitterroot River Motorized Use Closure

The public comment period on the following proposal ran through January 27, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.

 

Rulemaking - Bitterroot River Motorized Use Closure

 

Assignment of Public Hunting Access - Case Ranch *NEW!*

The public comment period on the following proposal will run through February 10, 2026, with final potential action at the February 12 commission meeting.

 

Assignment of Public Hunting Access - Case Ranch

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 FWP Liaison to the Commission at 406-594-8921.