FWP Commission Adopts 2005 Tentative Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, And Mountain Lion Quotas

Original PDF version: http://fwp.state.mt.us/news/pdf_3543.aspx

The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking public comment through May 18 on tentative moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and mountain lion quotas for 2005. The final action on these quotas will be taken June 9.


BIGHORN SHEEP

Bighorn sheep quotas remain similar to last year with some exceptions. The adult ewe quota in hunting district 270 in the Upper Bitterroot would be reduced from 20 to 10. The proposed either-sex quota in hunting district 340, south of Butte, would increase from one to three. Quotas for adult ewes would also increase from five to 15 in hunting districts 422, 423 and 424. In hunting district 503, near Billings, the legal ram quota would increase from one to three.

MOUNTAIN GOAT

Mountain goat quotas also remain similar to last year in most of the state. The most significant change is a proposed reduction in the either-sex quota in hunting district 323, north of Gardiner, from 38 to 26. In hunting district 447, south of Geraldine, a reduction from 15 to 12 in the either-sex quota is proposed.


Copies of the proposed quotas are available by calling (406) 444-2612 or on the FWP web site, under Public Notices, http://fwp.state.mt.us/publicnotices/notice_825.aspx

Comments must be sent by May 18 to: Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Attn: MSGL Quotas, Wildlife Divison, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701. Or via the web at http://fwp.state.mt.us/contact/general.aspx?s=4