The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission will meet in Kalispell July 17 to consider final upland game bird seasons and to discuss cutthroat trout conservation in the South Fork of the Flathead River drainage in northwestern Montana.

At the meeting—set for 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Red Lion Inn, 20 North Main—the commission will also consider 2008 early-season migratory bird regulations, elk-plan objective adjustments, elk-harvest quotas in hunting districts 204, 261, and 270, game-damage permits for 2008-2009, an urban deer management plan for Ekalaka, and exotic wildlife classification requests. In addition, the commission will take final action on three fishing access site proposals.

The full agenda for the FWP Commission is online at fwp.mt.gov, click FWP Commission.

Following the completion of the agenda, the public may bring additional items to the FWP Commission's attention. FWP ensures its meetings are fully accessible to those with a disability. Individuals with special needs may request arrangements by contacting FWP at 406-444-3186.

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