FWP schedules fishing reg meetings across Montana

 

Proposed fishing regulation changes for 2012-15 will be the topic of a series of open houses held by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks this week and next.

The changes, which would go into effect March 1, 2012, include regulations in the Western, Central and Eastern fishing districts. Details on the proposals are available for review on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov. Click "Proposed Fishing Regulations for 2012-2015".

Locations, dates and times for the open houses include:

• Glasgow - Sept. 7, 7-9 p.m.: Cottonwood Inn, Highway 2 E.;
• Hamilton - Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m.: USDA Forest Service Office, 1801 North 1st St.;
• Billings - Sept. 8, 7-9 p.m.: FWP Region 5 Headquarters, 2300 Lake Elmo Dr.;
• Havre - Sept. 8, 7-9 p.m.: Duck Inn; 1300 First St.;
• Missoula - Sept. 8, 6-9 p.m.: FWP Region 2 Headquarters, 3201 Spurgin Rd.;
• Helena - Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m.: Montana Wild Outdoor Learning Center, off Hwy 12/Euclid at 2668 Broadwater Ave.;
• Plentywood - Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m.: Sheridan County Library, 100 W. Laurel Ave.;
• Darby - Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m.: Community Clubhouse, 106 N. Main St.;
• Miles City - Sept. 14, 7-9 p.m.: Miles City Community College, 2715 Dickinson St.;
• Bozeman - Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m.: FWP Region 3 Headquarters, 1400 S. 19th St.;
• Great Falls - Sept 15, 7-9 p.m.: Region 4 Headquarters, 4600 Giant Springs Rd.

Comments must be received by Sept. 19. Send comments by mail to: 2012-15 Fishing Regulations; FWP Fisheries Bureau, P.O. Box 200701; Helena, MT 59601.

The FWP Commission will take final action on the proposals on Oct. 13 in Helena. For more information, contact your nearest FWP office or call Don Skaar at 406-444-7409.