



Information and eductaion pe 

 winter range. 



This is part of a field trip group inspecting deer 



INFORMATION - EDUCATION 



Disseminating information pertinent to the 

 proper management of fish and game is the 

 principal task of the Information & Education 

 Division. Whether the problem is the mainte- 

 nance of a deer herd or the perpetuation of the 

 state's nationally-known stream fishing, one 

 item is continually stressed — the importance of 

 preserving the habitat which satisfies the liv- 

 ing requirements of wild animals. This recur- 

 rent theme — the dependence of animals upon 

 their environment — is becoming a familiar one 

 to Montanans. It is basic to understanding the 

 need for a variety of management programs 

 varying from liberalized deer regulations to 

 specific pieces of legislation such as the Stream 

 Preservation Act. 



Many avenues of communication are em- 

 ployed to satisfy the division's responsibilities. 



News Services 



News media, including newspapers, radio 

 stations, and television stations, are the most 



important outlets for wide dissemination of fish 

 and game information, especially when the in- 

 formation is of immediate interest. As special 

 news items arise, such as opening or closing 

 of seasons, they are immediatley given to the 

 wire services and to newspapers in the areas 

 affected. Additional news bulletins are pre- 

 pared as the need arises to keep license agents 

 up to date on regulations. Newspaper features 

 and magazines are further outlets for fish and 

 game information. 



Mail Inquiries 



A lot of fish and game communications will 

 always depend upon direct mail in answer to 

 inquiries and requests. Because of the many 

 thousand pieces of such mail each year, spe- 

 cial bulletins and re-print materials have been 

 prepared which satisfy most inquiries. Special 

 requests and inquiries that require unusual in- 

 formation must be given individual attention. 



