HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently release a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation of wolves across the state.
In December, FWP staff will hold virtual and in person public meeting to answer questions about the plan and EIS. The draft 2023 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan incorporates updates in wolf-related research, more than 20 years of management experience, evolution in conflict management, new laws, social perspectives and public input. For more information about the draft 2023 Wolf Plan and draft EIS, please go online here.
The December meeting schedule is as follows:
- Region 1 – Kalispell, Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m., FWP Office, 490 N Meridian Road
- Region 2 – Missoula, Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m., FWP Office, 3201 Spurgin Road
- Region 3 – Bozeman, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m., FWP Office, 1400 S 19th Avenue
- Regions 4 and 6 – Great Falls, Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m., FWP Office, 4600 Giant Springs Road
- Regions 5 and 7 – Billings, Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m., FWP Office, 2300 Lake Elmo Drive
- Virtual Meeting – Dec. 12 (visit fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/public-
comment-opportunities/draft- wolf-mgmt-plan for login information.)
To view and submit comments on the draft plan and EIS, click here. Comment deadline in Dec. 19 at 5 p.m.
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