The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission will meet Dec. 5 at FWP Headquarters in Helena. The meeting will be streamed live via video to all FWP regional offices. The meeting will also be audio streamed online at fwp.mt.gov. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m.
The commission will make final decisions on the following topics:
- Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan (R4)
- Holter Reservoir Fishing Regulation Changes (R4)
- Annual Rule Approved Commercial Bait Seining Waters
The commission will also look at endorsing the following:
- Upper Missouri River Reservoir Advisory Committee (R4)
- Flathead Lake Fishing Access Site near Dayton (R1)
The commission will hear the following presentations and proposals:
- Biennial Water Leasing Report Drought Closures and Status, informational
- Overview of Petition Process
- Hovercraft Petition
- Extend Hunting Opportunities to Licensed Hunters Age 10-15
- Regulation Change to Allow the Accompanying Adult to Hunt During the Youth Statewide Two-Day Deer Hunt
- 2020/2021 Helena Urban Deer Plan Quota Ranges and Quota, proposed
- White Sulphur Springs Mule Deer Action Plan
- 2020/2021 Deer Hunting Seasons and Hunting District Boundaries, proposed
- 2020 Elk Shoulder Seasons, Proposed
- 2020/2021 Elk Hunting Seasons and Hunting District Boundaries, proposed
- Elk Third License Implementation, proposed
- 2020/2021 Antelope Hunting Seasons and Hunting District Boundaries, proposed
- 2020/2021 Moose Hunting Seasons and Hunting District Boundaries, proposed
- 2020/2021 Bighorn Sheep Hunting Seasons and Hunting District Boundaries, proposed
- 2020/2021 Mountain Goat Hunting Seasons and Hunting District Boundaries, proposed
- 2020/2021 Bison Hunting Seasons and Hunting District Boundaries, proposed
- 2020/2021 Black Bear Hunting Seasons and Hunting District Boundaries, proposed
- 2020/2021 Mountain Lion Hunting Seasons and Hunting District Boundaries, proposed
- Mountain Lion HB 311 Non-Resident Hound Handler Permit
- 2020/2021 Wolf Hunting Seasons and Hunting District Boundaries and SB200 Quota, proposed
- 2020/2021 Biennial Quota Ranges, proposed
- 2020/2021 Turkey/Upland Game Bird/Migratory Birds Regulations and Quotas, proposed
- 2020/2021 Hunting District Boundaries, proposed
- 2020/2021 Hunting Season Dates, proposed
- 2020/2021 Game Damage/Management Season/Wildlife Health/Chronic Wasting Disease Hunts Quota Authorizations, proposed
- White Rock Coulee Right-of-Way Easement
FWP ensures its meetings are fully accessible to those with special needs. To request arrangements, call FWP at 406-444-3186.
For the full agenda and background on the scheduled topics, go to the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov; under “Quick Links” click “Commission.”
FWP’s website offers live streamed audio of each Fish & Wildlife Commission meeting. The public can also view a live television feed of the meeting at FWP regional offices. FWP Headquarters is located at 1420 E. 6th Avenue, Helena.
