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The regulation setting process for the 2025-2026 fishing regulations begins through public input on changes FWP is considering as well as providing opportunity for the public to propose regulations for the department to consider.
Deadline: April 26
FWP is seeking public comment related to the environmental impacts of the proposed list of funding awards for the 2024 Trail Stewardship Program (TSP) grant cycle. This year the program is recommending $2,000,000 in grant funds to 36 project around the state.
Deadline: April 3
FWP is seeking public comments on recommended Recreational Trails Program (RTP) awards for the current 2024 grant cycle. This year, FWP received 47 RTP applications requesting more than $2.5 million. The conditional awards total $1,519,659.98.
Deadline: April 10
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments will be accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
Forestry 2023 Annual Sustainable Yield Calculation
Coversheet (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments will be accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
2024-2025 Migratory Bird Regulations
Coversheet (PDF)
Waterfowl Data (PDF)
Regulations Mock Up (PDF)
Supporting Documentation (PDF)
Stafford Ferry Conservation Easement, Region 4
This topic has been removed from consideration, temporarily, for additional discussion and evaluation.
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments will be accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
Resident SuperTag Rules ARM
Coversheet (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments will be accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
Resident SuperTag Species Selection
Coversheet (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments will be accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
Commercial Use Permit Fee Rule for FASs and WMAs 2024
Coversheet (PDF)
Fee Sheet (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments will be accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
2024 WMA Closure Exceptions
Coversheet (PDF)
The public comment period on the following proposals began on February 28, 2024. Comments will be accepted through March 28, 2024, with final action at the April 17 commission meeting.
2024 FAS Rules
Coversheet (PDF)
FAS Rule Draft (PDF)
Public comment on this commissioner-proposed amendment will be accepted through April 11, 2024. All comments should be directed to the Commission using the following email address: FWComm@mt.gov