Wildlife agency plans upland game-bird changes

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on a draft Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program strategic plan. 

The agency will present the plan’s highlights and accept comments at a meeting tonight in Kalispell beginning at 7 p.m., at 490 N. Meridian Road.

The plan was developed in the past 18 months with the help of a citizens’ advisory council and recently was approved for public review by the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission.

The plan allows the agency to work directly with landowners — and other individuals, groups and organizations — to improve private and public lands for game birds.

Landowners can apply to enroll in the cost-share program to develop, enhance, and conserve upland game bird habitats if the land in the project area remains open to public hunting.

To view information on the plan and submit comments electronically, go to www.fwp.mt.gov on the Hunting page and click “Opportunity for Public Comment.” 

Address written comments to: FWP — Wildlife Bureau, Attn: Public Comment, POB 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.

All comments must be received by June 6. The state commission will make a final ruling on the plan at its July 14 meeting.

Contact the agency’s Wildlife Bureau at 406-444-2612 for more information.