FWP To Host Public Workshops To Discuss Outdoor Recreation Plan

Whether you love hiking, hunting, biking or fishing, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to hear your thoughts on what matters most for the future of outdoor recreation in our state. Over the next few months, FWP will be gathering input from the recreating public as it updates its Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).

SCORP serves as a guide for local, state and federal agencies as they work with FWP to develop future outdoor recreation opportunities across the state. SCORP also outlines outdoor recreation goals for the state over the next five years.

“We’re going to reach out to people who love the outdoors, no matter how they choose to recreate,” said FWP Director Dustin Temple. “We want all viewpoints and ideas incorporated in this document that will really help guide how we develop outdoor recreation opportunities over the next five years.”

SCORP is updated every five years and is required for the state to receive funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which provides matching grant funds to state, tribal, and local government entities to develop outdoor recreation.

The first step in updating the SCORP, FWP will host nine public workshops around the state, including a virtual option, in February and March. These workshops are designed to answer questions from the public and get feedback on outdoor recreation ideas from communities around the state. The insights and ideas gathered from these public workshops will help shape the goals and objectives of the 2025-2029 SCORP.

Glasgow will be the host of a workshop on Thursday, March 7, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Cottonwood Inn & Suites, 54250 US 2.

Virtual Workshop via Zoom, March 12, 6-8 p.m., visit https://mt-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-qqqTgjHt3kzI8O--QiHxWgNcrtADvr#/registration to register.

To learn more about Montana’s SCORP and other ways to get involved in this planning effort, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/scorp.