Montana FWP Director Dustin Temple to retire at end of the year

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Dustin Temple will retire at the end of this year, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Nov. 15.

Gianforte appointed Temple to be director in June 2023 following the retirement of longtime FWP Director Hank Worsech, who had been on medical leave for months prior to his departure.

Temple had served as Worsech’s deputy director prior to his appointment, and previously had served as the chief of administration in the director’s office during his 20-year tenure with FWP.