The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission will meet March 18-19 in Torrington at the Rendezvous Center. The meeting includes presentations and approval of the fiscal year 2027 Commission Budget, with in-person and virtual Zoom options available for public comment.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds landowners they have until March 15 to apply for access programs including Unlocking Public Lands, Public Access Land Agreements, and the Block Management Access Corridor program. Participants receive monetary and non-monetary incentives, including infrastructure reimbursements for gravel, culverts, and cattle guards.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission will host its monthly meeting online on March 12 at 9:30 a.m. The public may participate via video conference or phone. The meeting agenda includes management agreements, construction projects, and contract amendments with organizations including Pheasants Forever, Inc. and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks celebrates its 125th anniversary of conservation efforts, tracing its origins to 1901 when Governor John E. Rickards appointed W.F. Scott as the state's first game warden. The agency has restored wildlife populations through transplant programs and partnerships with private landowners, supported by Pittman-Robertson Act funding since 1937.
Montana's State Shooting Facilities and Improvements Development and Oversight Task Force will meet March 11 via Zoom. Created by House Bill 899, the task force must develop recommendations for state shooting facility development by June 30, 2027. The public is invited to attend and participate in the feedback session.
The U.S. Forest Service will close a portion of the Gallatin River to boating from March 9 through May 18 near Big Sky for Markley Bridge replacement. The closure restricts boating between Upper Deer Creek and Portal Creek boat launches, though wade angling and walk-in access remain permitted outside the construction area.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens' Advisory Council will meet virtually March 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. EDT. The council will discuss snowmobile trails, AuTrain Dam developments, boating access partnerships, and wildlife committee recommendations. Contact Kristi Dahlstrom at dahlstromk@michigan.gov or 906-226-1331 for meeting details.
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission will meet Wednesday, March 11, at 9:30 a.m. at Lansing Community College in Lansing. The meeting will be livestreamed via Zoom webinar with connection details and phone options provided for remote participation.
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet April 16 at 8 a.m. at the Montana Heritage Center in Helena, with live-streaming via Zoom. Public comment on agenda items can be submitted online through March 29, with topics including fish removal projects, wildlife regulations, and habitat improvements.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on environmental assessments for the Spotted Eagle Lake Tree Reef Habitat Project and Logan Public Shooting Range acquisition and development. Comment deadlines are March 11 and March 28 respectively.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is offering free seed for the 2026 growing season to landowners interested in planting wildlife food plots for pheasants and other wildlife species. The seed mix provides plant diversity and attracts insects, a major diet component for pheasant chicks. Landowners must sign up by April 3, with seed available in May at multiple Game and Fish offices.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department launched an Explorer Program for high school students ages 16-18 interested in natural resources and conservation careers. According to wildlife division chief Bill Haase, participants gain hands-on experience in wildlife, habitat management, fisheries, and enforcement while the agency recruits future staff. Applications are due March 22.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is inviting volunteers to participate in work days on eight wildlife management areas on March 14 to improve habitat and access. David Luker and Mary Beth Hatch encourage all ages, particularly high school students seeking community service hours, to sign up at www.agfc.com/education/volunteer/wma-work-days.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced the enrollment period for its CRP Add-on Lease option through the Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program. Landowners can enroll up to 640 CRP acres and receive annual payments, with applications accepted through April 1.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the city of Fishers opened a 1.3-mile extension of the Nickle Plate Trail, featuring a pedestrian bridge over 96th Street connecting Fishers to Indianapolis. Funded by a $4.5 million DNR grant, the project fills a critical gap and will eventually connect to the Monon Trail, creating a 17-mile regional trail network.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources marked 125 years of owning property for wildlife conservation and public recreation, beginning with the Burraston Ponds Wildlife Management Area purchase in 1901. Today, the DWR manages 149 wildlife management areas spanning over 500,000 acres throughout Utah.
Nebraska Game and Parks invites grades 6-12 educators to a free Educator Field School at Niobrara Valley Preserve June 16-18, featuring wetlands exploration, river kayaking, and water quality testing with conservation biologists to develop classroom resources on aquatic ecosystems.
Michigan DNR is hosting multiple March meetings across various advisory boards and commissions, including the Board of Foresters, Michigan Trails Advisory Council, Michigan Historical Commission, and Eastern and Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Councils. The northwest Lower Peninsula state parks vacancy on the Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee is open for applications.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will hold public workshops in Pinedale (Feb. 26) and Jackson (Feb. 28) to discuss elk Feedground Management Action Plans for the Pinedale and Jackson elk herd units. The workshops will include small group discussions focused on implementing the Wyoming Elk Feedground Management Plan.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will administer a guide and outfitter written examination on March 28, 2026 at 1 p.m. in Bismarck. Preregistration is required by March 20 by calling 701-328-6604. Candidates must pass the exam, undergo background checks, obtain CPR and first aid certification, and meet additional licensing requirements.