The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission held a five-hour meeting where two citizen petitions were unanimously declined: one for 24-hour trap checks on public land and another mandating bear spray in grizzly areas. However, a proposal to draft a predator management policy passed, allowing further public review and comment.

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting has been rescheduled to October 14, starting at 8 a.m. via Zoom. Topics include fishing regulations, grizzly bear releases, and motorized-use restrictions. Public comments are due by September 24, with virtual participation requiring registration by October 13.

Three amendments for the Fish and Wildlife Commission's Aug. 19 meeting focus on adjusting the Fall 2026–Winter 2027 Furbearer and Wolf Trapping and Hunting Seasons. Proposed changes include maintaining a 200 bobcat quota for an extra year, establishing regional wolf quotas, and creating a new wolf management unit with a designated hunting season.