the preferred alternative, FWP also would focus its I&E programs on Montana's 

 hunting heritage and set regulations encouraging the ethical use of Montana 's wildlife 

 resources. 



ISSUE #12 

 Species Introductions — 4 comments 



Summary 



We did not receive much direct comment on this issue other than FWP should retain the option. 

 Some concern was expressed about involving all affected parties. Other comment expressed concern 

 that introducing some species may create problems with managing other species. 



Samples of Comments 



• The department should also keep its program of transplanting of wildlife to help build new 

 populations in areas once lived in and also to keep dwindlmg populations from dying out. 



• We support the capture and release of game animals to augment existing populations or start 

 new populations. We do not think this will be a large program, but it may be useful from time 

 to time to augment an existing game herd that has been decimated by weather or disease. 



Response: The preferred alternative proposes developing a consistent statewide policy 

 for species introductions and development of a new source of funding for transplants 

 ofnongame and T&E species. 



ISSUE #13 

 Nongame and T&E Species — 7 comments 



Summary 



Public comment indicated support for FWP to continue its nongame and T&E efforts at least at 

 current levels. Any expansion of or integration of these programs with other programs would require 

 a new fimding source. 



Samples of Comments 



• We do not support additional spending on these [nongame and T&E] species without a new or 

 additional revenue source. We suggest tapping the coal tax interest, the bed tax or 

 establishing a nonhunting license of some kind for those wishing to visit or use our Wildlife 

 Management Areas. 



• Regarding threatened and endangered species, I think FWP should work together with federal 

 agency employees, and not duplicate or work contrary to their work. When you say "assume 

 instate leadership of individual T&E species management..." it sounds like you are 

 disagreeing with federal leadership in some species. 



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