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FWP News: Commission amendment proposed for April agenda item

HELENA – A proposed amendment for an item on the April 17 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda is available for public review and comment online. The commission will meet virtually April 17 at 8:30 a.m. The amendment, proposed by Region 5 Commissioner Brian Cebull, would change the proposed waterfowl season dates in Zone 2 of the…

HELENA – A proposed amendment for an item on the April 17 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda is available for public review and comment online. The commission will meet virtually April 17 at 8:30 a.m.

The amendment, proposed by Region 5 Commissioner Brian Cebull, would change the proposed waterfowl season dates in Zone 2 of the Central Flyway for 2024 to:

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  • Ducks: Sept. 28, 2024 – Oct. 6, 2024; Oct. 26, 2024 – Jan. 21, 2025

  • Dark Geese: Sept. 28, 2024 – Oct. 6, 2024; Oct. 26, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2025

  • Youth Ducks/Geese: Sept. 21 – 22; 2024

  • Falconry Ducks: Sept. 18, 2024 – Oct. 6, 2024; Oct. 26, 2024 – Jan. 21, 2025

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The proposed amendment moves the split season date one week later in Zone 2 of the Central Flyway for both ducks and dark geese.

To see the proposed amendment, click here. Other commission amendments may be announced prior to the April 17 meeting. To see the topics the commission will consider, click here.

Comments on commission amendments can be emailed to the commission at this address: FWComm@mt.gov. Written comments on this amendment will be accepted through April 15; comments will also be taken virtually during the meeting. To register to comment, click here.

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