FWP Announces Public Comment Opportunities

by Colton Young

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on the following proposals and environmental assessments (EA). For more information, including how to submit comments, click on the link provided or visit fwp.mt.gov/public-notices

CCAA Stockwater Development Draft Checklist EA 

The purpose of this project is to increase healthy riparian habitat along the Big Hole River and its tributaries Pintlar Creek, Howell Creek, Warm Springs Creek, Ruby Creek, Moose Creek, Swamp Creek, Big Lake Creek, and North Branch of Big Swamp Creek within the Arctic Grayling Big Hole Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) program. The improvements are intended to directly benefit Arctic graying by providing off-stream water opportunities and protecting the riparian areas, while supporting agriculture. Partial funding would be provided through the Future Fisheries Improvement Program. 

Comment deadline: Aug. 14 

Adoption of Private Landowner’s Rules 

The Fish and Wildlife Commission is proposing the adoption of a new rule to adhere to the requirements of Senate Bill 83 (2025 Montana Legislature) and to further clarify how rules on private landowner’s property enrolled in public access agreements will be adopted and enforced. 

Comment deadline: Aug. 15 

Post Creek Ranch LLC Private Pond Checklist EA 

A private landowner is proposing to stock a private pond on their property in the Post Creek drainage. The landowner is seeking a permit to stock westslope cutthroat trout into their private pond. 

Comment deadline: Aug. 15 

Holmgren Ranch Fishing Access Site Habitat Improvement: Draft Checklist EA 

FWP is proposing a project to improve the wildlife habitat at Holmgren Ranch Fishing Access Site near Columbus. The 71-acre property was established in 2010 with the construction of a railroad crossing, access road, gravel parking lot, boat launch, and pit latrine. 

Comment deadline: Aug. 18

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

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