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About FWP > Commission Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting: February 16, 2024

When: Friday, February 16 at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Montana State Capitol, Room 317  Virtually via Zoom ONLY



Public Comment

Comments on the following topics were accepted through Jan. 23,, with final action at the February commission meeting.  Public comment on amendments to Black Bear and Upland Game Bird were accepted through Jan. 31. 

Further public comment can be made during the meeting via Zoom registration. Please note that this meeting is virtual only, so there will be no in-person comment opportunity. All public comment will be via Zoom.

Registration for public comment is closed. The deadline was noon on Feb. 15.

 

Public Meetings to Discuss Proposed Upland Game Bird and Turkey Hunting Regulations

In preparation for the February meeting, FWP hosted two virtual and in-person public meetings in Glendive and Scobey state to present proposed hunting regulations. 

Future Fisheries Improvement Projects - Winter 2024

The public comment period on the following proposals began on December 26, 2023.  Comments were accepted through January 23, 2024, with final action at the February commission meeting.


Future Fisheries Improvement Projects - Winter 2024

Lake Trout Removal - Swan Lake

The public comment period on the following proposals began on December 26, 2023.  Comments were accepted through January 23, 2024, with final action at the February commission meeting.


Lake Trout Removal - Swan Lake

Black Bear Season Setting

The public comment period on the following proposals began on December 26, 2023.  Comments were accepted through January 23, 2024, with final action at the February commission meeting.


Black Bear Season Setting

Upland Game Bird Season Setting & Bird Dog Training

The public comment period on the following proposals began on December 26, 2023.  Comments were accepted through January 23, 2024, with final action at the February commission meeting.


Upland Game Bird Season Setting

Sage Grouse Translocation

The public comment period on the following proposals began on December 26, 2023.  Comments were accepted through January 23, 2024, with final action at the February commission meeting.


Sage Grouse Translocation

Block Management ARM Rule

The public comment period on the following proposals began on December 26, 2023.  Comments were accepted through January 23, 2024, with final action at the February commission meeting.


Block Management ARM Rule

Elk Hunting Access ARM Rule

The public comment period on the following proposals began on December 26, 2023.  Comments were accepted through January 23, 2024, with final action at the February commission meeting.


Elk Hunting Access ARM Rule

Peregrine Falcon 2024-2025 Biennium

The public comment period on the following proposals began on January 3, 2023.  Comments were accepted through January 23, 2024, with final action at the February commission meeting.

 

Peregrine Falcon Falconry Take for 2024–2025 Biennium

Half Moon Slough Draft Language

The public comment period on the following proposals began on January 17, 2023.  Comments will be accepted through January 31, 2024, with final action at the February commission meeting.

 

Half Moon Slough Draft Language

Prickly Pear Water Rights

This topic has been postponed due to a request for additional time prior to Commission consideration.

Public Comment on all Amendments

The following is a combined file of public comments received through January 31, 2024 specific to the amendments submitted for Upland Game Bird and Black Bear seasons.

Public Comments (PDF)

Repeal of ARM 12.9.101 - Rulemaking

Public comment will be taken during the February 16 meeting, either in-person or via Zoom.  Registration for Zoom comment will close on February 15 at Noon.  The scope of the commission's decision space for this topic is narrowly focused on whether to initiate rulemaking or not.

Repeal of Administrative Rule 12.9.101 Big Game Management Policy

Coversheet (PDF)

ARM 12.9.101 (PDF)

Commissioner Sent Emails

What follows are links that provide copies of the emails sent by the Fish and Wildlife Commissioners since the last meeting on December 14, 2023.  Emails that were addressed to FWP Legal staff have been withheld to protect attorney/client privilege.

Commissioner Sent Emails

Region 6 - Chair Robinson (PDF)

Region 1 - Vice Chair Tabor (PDF)

Region 2 - Commissioner Burrows (PDF)

Region 3 - Commissioner Brooke (PDF)

Region 4 - Commissioner Walsh (PDF)

Region 5 - Commissioner Cebull (PDF)

Region 7 - Commissioner Lane (PDF)

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 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.