Public scoping meetings being held across northeast Montana for new Elk Management Plan

Press release

GLASGOW - Public scoping meetings are being held across northeast Montana to seek the public's assistance in helping to revise the statewide Elk Management Plan last adopted in 2005.

• Malta, Malta High School, 1 High School Lane, S. Ninth St. W., Aug. 9, from 6-8 p.m.

• Glasgow, Cottonwood Inn, 54250 U.S. Highway 2, August 11, from 6-8 p.m.

• Havre, Great Northern Inn, 1345 First St., Aug. 16, from 6-8 p.m.

More information, dates and locations for these and other meetings across the state can be found here or at https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/public-comment-opportunities/elk-plan-scoping .

FWP is in the process of revising the statewide elk management plan last adopted in 2005. At this step in the revision, FWP is seeking input on the existing elk population objectives and local elk management challenges that should be considered in the update. Input gathered during the local meetings will be used with information obtained at the statewide scale to develop a draft statewide elk management plan.

In addition, a public comment period will be open from June 20 to Oct. 15. Comments can be submitted online or emailed to FWPWLD@mt.gov.  

Once the draft elk management plan has been developed and released, be additional public comment opportunities will be offered.  

FWP ensures that its meetings are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. To request special accommodations for this meeting, or any questions, people can call their local FWP office:

• Glasgow: 406-228-3700

• Havre: 406-265-6177