Applications sought for positions on two FWP councils

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking to fill positions on two separate councils – the Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) advisory council and the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) advisory council.

UGBEP council

The UGBEP advisory council provides ongoing monitoring of Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program activities. Council members represent all FWP administrative regions and include upland game bird hunters, chamber of commerce memberships, landowners, upland game bird biologists and others who have conservation interests. For this position, the applicant must be a landowner residing in Region 4 or Region 6.

The UGBEP council meets two times a year and members are asked to participate in additional discussions throughout the four-year term. Council members are appointed by FWP Director Dustin Temple.

WHIP council

WHIP advisory council members are responsible for advising the department on Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program administration and for reviewing, ranking and recommending proposed projects for funding. FWP completes the final review and determines the distribution of funding. To view the interest groups represented in the council, click here. For this position, the applicant must be a farmer or represent a farming organization.

The WHIP council meets up to two times a year and members are asked to participate in additional discussions throughout the year. Council members are appointed by FWP Director Dustin Temple.

How to apply

To apply for the UGBEP council, visit fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/commission-councils-committees/upland-game-bird-enhancement-advisory-council. Paper applications are also available by calling 406-444-5674. Applications must be submitted by June 21. The next council meeting will be held in Charlo on Sept. 9 and 10. For more information, call Debbie Hohler at 406-444-5647, or email dhohler@mt.gov.

To apply for the WHIP council, visit fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/commission-councils-committees/wildlife-habitat-improvement-advisory-council. Paper applications are also available by calling 406- 444-7291. Applications must be submitted by July 19. The next council meeting will be held January of 2025. For more information, call Andrew Amidon at 406-444-7291, or email andrew.amidon@mt.gov.