Montana Seeks Angler for Fisheries Review Panel
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is recruiting a licensed angler to fill a seat on its 14-member Future Fisheries Citizen Review Panel.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Fishing
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking a licensed angler to serve on its Future Fisheries Citizen Review Panel, a 14-member body that reviews project proposals for the Future Fisheries Improvement Program. The position is a two-year volunteer term and remains open until filled.
Why it matters
The panel recommends projects to the Fish and Wildlife Commission for funding from a program that grants approximately $1 million annually, giving Montana anglers a direct voice in how those dollars are spent. The seat specifically reserves representation for Montana anglers on the panel.
The Future Fisheries Improvement Program grants approximately $1 million annually, and the panel meets twice a year, in mid-June and mid-December, to review proposals. The seat is a two-year volunteer position with travel and per diem provided, and it stays open until filled.
The players
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Montana's state agency responsible for managing the state's fish, wildlife, and parks, including the Future Fisheries program.
The details
Panel members are appointed by the governor or his representative, and the group reviews proposals and recommends projects to the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Interested anglers can apply through the state board application form.
Timeline
Mid-June: panel holds biannual proposal review and meeting
Mid-December: panel holds biannual proposal review and meeting
Season Trajectory
The Future Fisheries Improvement Program has long channeled state funds into habitat and fishery projects that shape angling opportunities across Montana. Filling this panel seat keeps angler input flowing into those funding decisions as the program continues its annual grant cycle.
Montana anglers who want a voice in how fishery habitat dollars are spent can apply for this two-year volunteer seat, which covers travel and per diem. The role requires attending the panel's twice-yearly meetings where proposals are reviewed.
The takeaway
Licensed anglers who care about how Montana's fisheries are funded have a direct path to influence those decisions through this volunteer panel. Applying now positions an angler to help shape which habitat projects receive the state's annual grant dollars.
What happens next
Applications for the open panel seat are accepted until the position is filled, and the panel's next review meetings are in mid-December.
Further reading
Explore more Fishing coverage for context on Montana's angling landscape and fisheries policy.
More information
Apply through the Montana state board application form to be considered for the open angler seat.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Albany Democrat-Herald.
