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FWP is seeking public input on preliminary proposals for the 2027–2028 fishing regulations and ideas for additional regulation changes.
The regulation-setting process for the 2027–2028 fishing regulations begins with this spring public scoping period, during which FWP is asking for feedback on proposals the department has developed and additional suggestions from the public. Staff will use this initial input to refine a regulation proposal package that will be released for a second public comment period in August before going to the Fish and Wildlife Commission for final consideration at its fall 2026 meeting.
FWP is scoping 42 department proposals for the 2027–2028 regulation cycle. Each proposal includes information on biological rationale, regulation type, and references to the Statewide Fisheries Management Plan.
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through June 7, 2026, with final potential action at the June 12 commission meeting.
Mountain Lion Amendment #1 - BURROWS
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through June 7, 2026, with final potential action at the June 12 commission meeting.
Mountain Lion Amendment #2 - BROOKE
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through June 7, 2026, with final potential action at the June 12 commission meeting.
Mountain Lion Regulations - CMR & ULB
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through June 7, 2026, with final potential action at the June 12 commission meeting.
Approval of beaver transplants for 2026 through 2028
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through June 7, 2026, with final potential action at the June 12 commission meeting.
Renewal of MaltEurop Water Right Lease
Decision Notice (PDF)
Environmental Assessment (PDF)
All oral and written comments received through the MAPA process are included in the official record and will be provided to the Commission for its review, consideration, and action at the June 12 meeting. As this matter involves a MAPA rulemaking process, with its own written comment and public hearing process, no comments on this matter will be solicited by the Commission prior to the June 12 meeting.
Fisheries ARM Rules - Final Adoption
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through May 21, 2026, with final potential action at the June 12 commission meeting.
East Fork Bull River Non-Native and Hybrid Trout Suppression
Decision Notice (PDF)
Environmental Assessment (PDF)
Public Comment - Surveys (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through May 21, 2026, with final potential action at the June 12 commission meeting.
Mountain lion quotas for fall 2026–winter 2027.
Justifications (PDF)
Quota Adjustments (PDF)
2026 Lion Draft (PDF)
Public Comments - Photos (PDF)
The actual agreements will be posted by May 28. The public comment period on the following proposal will run through June 7, 2026, with final potential action at the June 12 commission meeting.
Elk Hunting Access Agreements
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through May 21, 2026, with final potential action at the June 12 commission meeting.
Temporary Closure - Blackfoot River
Map of Closure Area (PDF)
No public comments received
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through May 21, 2026, with final potential action at the June 12 commission meeting.
Upper Thompson Conservation Easement – Phase 1, Region 1
Decision Notice (PDF)
Letters of Support (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal ran through May 21, 2026, with final potential action at the June 12 commission meeting.
Siskin Island FAS
Decision Notice (PDF)
Maps (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal will run through June 11, 2026, with final potential action at the June 16 board meeting.
Full Site Seasonal Closures at State Parks