Comments Sought for Canyon Ferry WMA

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks seeks comments on a draft management plan for Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area.

FWP manages Montana’s wildlife management areas on behalf of the public to benefit a diversity of wildlife species and their habitats and to provide compatible public access for fish—and wildlife-related recreation. To help achieve this multifaceted goal for Canyon Ferry WMA, FWP has written a new draft management plan.

The draft management plan describes the WMA and lays out the goals and issues associated with how FWP manages it. The plan also provides information on potential future management actions that may occur on Canyon Ferry WMA, both for communication with interested parties and for guiding FWP staff.

The plan will also serve as a reference for FWP’s long-term management agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation to establish annual work plans for the WMA. As required by the Montana Environmental Policy Act, some actions resulting from the new management plan may require additional analysis and public input.

FWP is allowing the public to comment on the new draft Canyon Ferry WMA management plan. Public comments will be accepted until Aug. 15. Comments can be sent via email to adgrove@mt.gov or mailed to:

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Attn: Canyon Ferry WMA Plan

P.O. Box 998

Townsend, MT 59644

To view the plan and related documents, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/public-notices/news/2024/jul/0716-draft-management-plan-for-canyon-ferry-wma.