When:  Friday, June 12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Where: Montana Heritage Center  in Helena (225 N. Roberts St.) and virtually via Zoom

Public Comment Opportunity

Materials were posted to this page on April 23, 2026 and a press release went out on April 24.  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 May 21, 2026, with the exception of Elk Hunting Access Agreements which will have its own comment period ending June 7. 

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.

2. 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, 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 May 28 and close at Noon on June 11.  

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.  If special accomodations are needed, please contact:

Erik Wickman

FWP Liaison to the Fish and Wildlife Commission

Email

Cell:  406-594-8921