HELENA -- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a variety of items that will go before the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission during its next meeting, Aug. 19.
Public comment topics
The topics open for public comment are:
The selection of organizations to receive a license to auction
Proposed Future Fisheries Improvement Program project for the summer funding cycle
Appointment of member to the Upper Missouri River Citizen Advisory Committee
Extension of an agriculture lease on the Northshore Wildlife Management Area
Approval of the 2026 nongame wildlife work plan
Temporary closure of Kohrs Bend Fishing Access Site (FAS)
More information about these agenda items is available on the commission meeting webpage. Commissioners can submit amendments to any of FWP's proposals. If amendments are shared with FWP before the meeting, they will be posted to the webpage and will be open for public review.
How to submit comments before the meeting
Your voice matters in this process. The commission is accepting public comment on meeting agenda items through July 23. There are two ways to comment before the meeting, and these are the only options for submitting comments or documents prior to Aug. 19:
Online portal (SurveyMonkey): Each agenda item includes a survey for submitting public comment. Letters and supporting documents may be attached to the survey.
Mail: Send written comments to: Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, c/o FWP Liaison – Director's Office, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.
Commenting at the Aug. 19 meeting
You are welcome to comment in person on Aug. 19 at the Montana Heritage Center in Helena, or at your nearest FWP regional office. Find locations here.
Joining by Zoom? You can comment virtually, but you must register in advance. Registration opens Aug. 4 and closes at noon on Aug. 18. Comment time at the meeting may be limited at the commission chair's discretion.
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