Outdoors News

Comment Period Ends

Dec. 11 On Bison Habitat

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and Montana Department of Livestock invite the public to comment on an addendum to their 2013 draft environmental assessment, Year-round Habitat for Yellowstone Bison. The addendum focuses on a new alternative under consideration that combines components of three of the original alternatives with some additional management tools depending on the bison population level.

Comments can be submitted by regular mail to MFWP – Bison Addendum, PO Box 200701, Helena MT 59620 or electronically at: http://fwp.mt.gov/fishAndWildlife/publicComments/2014/addendumToYearRoundBisonHabitatDraftJointEA.html

Public comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. Dec. 11.

Meeting On Bighorn Sheep

Thursday At Glasgow FWP

Montana's Fish & Wildlife Commission will conduct a conference call meeting Thursday, Nov. 20 to follow up on recent proposals to translocate bighorn sheep.

The local location for the call will be at Glasgow FWP – Region 6 headquarters at 54078 U.S. Highway 2 West

The commission will discuss relocating bighorn sheep from the Missouri Breaks to other locations within Montana and potentially some to South Dakota.

The call will begin at 9 a.m. and will be steamed live via Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' website at fwp.mt.gov and simulcast via live video to each FWP headquarters.

FWP ensures its meetings are fully accessible to those with special needs. To request arrangements call FWP at 406-444-3186.

Should Outfitters Collect Fees From Clients?

Montana's Fish & Wildlife Commission is seeking comment on changes to rules that govern how outfitters are paid by their clients when conducting commercial use on FWP land.

The proposed rule changes would allow a guide working on behalf of a licensed outfitter to collect fees from clients, a practice prohibited under the current rules.

The proposal is intended to make it easier for an outfitter to collect payments from a client, while also retaining Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' ability to prevent illegal outfitting.

Comments are due by Dec. 5. For more information or to comment on the proposed rule changes online, visit the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov.