Decision Notice Bull River Wildlife Management Area Blowdown Salvage Project

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is recommending that the Fish and Wildlife Commission approve a proposal to conduct forest management activities on approximately 373 acres of the Bull River Wildlife Management Area, south of Troy in Lincoln and Sanders Counties. A major wind event impacted western Montana on January 13, 2021, resulting in significant blowdown across the Kootenai/Cabinet region, including the BRWMA. The proposed project would include the use of mechanized treatments to remove blowdown trees, reduce conifer stocking around aspen clones to promote growth and regeneration of this species, and reduce hazardous fuels bordering private lands. The project would also include road maintenance work and reclamation activities.

FWP released a draft EA for the Bull River WMA Blowdown Salvage project on July 2, 2021 and accepted comments through August 2, 2021. No comments were received on the project.

For further information contact Tonya Chilton-Radandt at (406) 293-4161 ext 209 or via email TChilton@mt.gov.

Related Documents

Decision Notice Bull River WMA Blowdown Salvage Draft EA (PDF)

Draft Environmental Assessment Bull River WMA Blowdown Salvage (FWP Public Notice)