When:  Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Where: Montana Heritage Center in Helena (225 N. Roberts St.) and virtually via Zoom

Public Comment Opportunity

Materials were posted to this page on June 25, 2026 and a press release went out on that same day.  If you are not subscribed to receive these public notices, and would like to receive notification via email, please click HERE.  Public comments will be accepted on the following topics through July 23, 2026.  

There are ONLY two dedicated methods to submit public comment to the Fish and Wildlife Commission on meeting agenda topics PRIOR TO the meeting:

1. Online Portal (SurveyMonkey)

Each agenda item will have a survey at the bottom, below the linked documents, that is set up for submitting public comment. The survey also allows for letters or supporting documents to be attached prior to submission.

2. Mail-in of Public Comments

Public comments can also be mailed to the Fish and Wildlife Commission at the address below:

Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission
c/o FWP Liaison – Director's Office
PO Box 200701
Helena MT, 59620-0701

These two options are the only ways to submit comment and/or documents to the Commission on any agenda item prior to the meeting.  Should you have any questions about this process, please contact the FWP Liaison to the Commission, Erik Wickman, at 406-594-8921.

Comment at meeting

Public comment opportunity will be offered during the meeting. In-person comments can be made at the meeting venue or at any FWP Regional Office throughout the state.

Regional office locations can be found HERE.

The time allotted for each comment may be limited at the discretion of the Commission Chair. 

Comments can also be made during the meeting virtually via Zoom. If you wish to comment via Zoom, you MUST register to comment.  Registration for Zoom comment will open on August 4 and will close at Noon on August 18. 

NOTE:

The commission may take action on all matters specifically noticed on any agenda. In doing so, the commission may accept, reject, or modify any actions recommended or proposed by the department on any action item. Individual commissioners are not required to propose any requested modifications or changes to a department recommendation prior to a meeting and may do so by requesting one or more amendments to the department’s recommended motion language at the time of the meeting. Commissioners may, however, submit a written proposal to the department for a modification to a department recommendation prior to a meeting. In those instances, the department will post the proposed change and the department’s response (if any) to the meeting agenda website for public review and comment.  Time for comment may be limited at the Chair's discretion.

The department ensures its meetings are fully accessible to persons with disabilities.  If special accomodations are needed, please contact:

Erik Wickman

FWP Liaison to the Fish and Wildlife Commission

Email

Cell:  406-594-8921