Montana FWP Special Meeting Sept. 24: Trap Checks, Bear Spray, Predator Rules

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m., via Zoom, and is seeking public comment on the agenda items.

Agenda items include:

• Administrative rulemaking petition – 24-hour trap check
• Administrative rulemaking petition – bear spray requirement
• Initiation of administrative rulemaking process – predator management policy

Want to weigh in? Here’s how

Your voice matters in this process. The commission is accepting public comment on meeting agenda items through Sept. 18. There are two ways to comment before the meeting:

• 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.

Prefer to comment at the meeting?

You can comment virtually, but you must register in advance. Registration for Zoom comment is now open and will close at 5 p.m. on Sept. 23. To register, go to https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/commission/september-2026-special-meeting.

If you have questions about the comment process, contact Jesse May at jessemay@mt.gov or 406-444-7826.

The meeting will also be streamed live on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website.