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When: Thursday, April 17 at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Virtually via Zoom (Regional offices will be open and available for those without internet access)
Public comments were accepted on the following proposals through March 26, 2025 with final action to be taken at the April 17 meeting.
Public comment at meeting
Public comment is always welcome during the Zoom meeting. Registration to provide public comment via Zoom opens on April 2 and closes at noon on April 16.
Deadline: To comment via Zoom you must register by noon on April 16
Login information will be emailed to those who registered before the meeting.
The public comment period on the following proposal will close March 26, 2025, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
Elk Creek Fish Removal
The public comment period on the following proposal will close March 26, 2025, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
2025–2026 Migratory Bird Regulations and 2026–2030 Federal Zones and Splits for Montana
Central Flyway Map (PDF)
Public Comment - Survey (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal will close March 26, 2025, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
Ear Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Grazing Lease Renewal
The public comment period on the following proposal will close March 26, 2025, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
2025 FAS Annual Rule
FAS Annual Rule Draft (PDF)
Public Comment - Survey (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposal will close March 26, 2025, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
2025 Commercial Use Permit Fee Rule
Gallatin WMA Winter Closure Date Variance
The department has removed this agenda item from the April 17 agenda. It is expected that this item will be brought back for consideration at a later meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience. Public comments received to this point will be saved and added to the next public comment period when the topic returns.
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 Executive Office Manager in the Director's Office at 406-444-7826 or by cell at 406-594-8921.