Public comment period extended for hunting regulation proposals

from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

HELENA — The deadline for public comment on the 2022/2023 hunting regulation proposals has been extended from Jan. 14 to Jan. 21.  

People interested can view the proposals and provide comment online at http://fwp.mt.gov/regproposals . Comments also can be submitted by email to [email protected]. 

This is a second opportunity for the public to provide input on 2022/2023 draft hunting regulation proposals. Earlier this fall, Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologists offered science-based regulations proposals that combine some hunting districts, reduce some license and permit types, and eliminate hunting district portions. FWP staff held informational meetings around the state, and the public was invited to submit comments on those initial proposals. FWP adjusted the proposals based on public comment and presented them to the commission. The commission approved the draft regulations for public comment at the Tuesday meeting.  

FWP is holding season-setting meetings around the state to discuss the draft hunting regulations with interested members of the public. At the meetings, biologists will present information on the draft hunting regulations approved by the commission. Following the presentations, there will be time for questions and answers.  

Each of FWP’s regions will hold a virtual season-setting meeting as well as part of their January Citizen Advisory Committee meetings.  

To view a list of the meeting dates, locations and times, people can visit https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/public-comment-opportunities/reg-proposals/meetings online .