Much of the information maintained by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is available to the public upon request.
FWP’s process requires a signed request form from the data requester describing what data is being requested and the data’s intended uses.
Recently, the procedures on how data requests are processed has changed. In summary, once FWP has received the signed version of the request form either by email, fax or regular mail, the form will be logged by the Directors Office staff and routed for review. If the request is approved, department staff will be assigned to complete the request. Be aware, the department may charge the requestor a fee depending on the staff time and materials required to fulfill the request. Fees charged will vary based on the number of staff involved in fulfilling the request and the time required.
Please allow ample amount of time for data request to be completed since some complex requests may require additional time to process depending on the time of year and existing staff workload obligations.
Additionally, MFWP recommends you retain a copy of your signed data request form for your records.
To make a public information request, please complete and submit the form below, either electronically or by mail. Public information requests are handled in the order they are received.
Questions?
For questions regarding the public records process, please contact:
Gail Eblen, Public Records Team Lead, at 406-444-4069 or gail.eblen@mt.gov
