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FWP News: Public hearing scheduled for proposed amendment to rules regarding Public Access Lands Agreements

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a public hearing on Feb. 10 to consider an amendment to Public Access Lands Agreements. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. and will be held through Zoom. The Administrative Rules of Montana addressed in the proposed amendment are ARM 12.2.605, 12.2.606, 12.2.607 and 12.2.608. To review…

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a public hearing on Feb. 10 to consider an amendment to Public Access Lands Agreements. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. and will be held through Zoom.

The Administrative Rules of Montana addressed in the proposed amendment are ARM 12.2.605, 12.2.606, 12.2.607 and 12.2.608. To review the amendment, click here:

Notice of Public Hearing in the matter of the amendment of ARM 12.2.605, 12.2.606, 12.2.607, and 12.2.608 pertaining to public access land agreements (PDF)

To join the Zoom meeting:

Click here: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/85796318398?pwd=NHhnWmY2Z3lXRTIvdzc4ZUZXaS9NZz09, and enter passcode 777071; or
Call: 206-337-9723, 213-338-8477 or 646-558-8656, enter meeting ID: 857 9631 8398, and passcode: 777071

The deadline for public comment is Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. Comments can be emailed to lndsportrelations@mt.gov with the subject line “PALA Rules.” Comments can also be mailed to PALA Rules, Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, Montana, 59601-0701.

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