The goal of the committee is to make recommendations to the commission on what, if any, regulations should be imposed on recreational use of the Madison River. The committee will present their recommendations to the commission and a public comment period will follow. Final approval on the recommendations are anticipated for the summer/fall of 2019. FWP and the commission expect that regulations could go into effect for the 2020 fishing season.

The members and the interests they represent are as follows:

• Michael Bias, Twin Bridges, fishing outfitter and executive director of Fishing Outfitters of Montana

• Julie Eaton, Bozeman, fishing outfitter
• Scott Vollmer, Gallatin Gateway, fishing outfitter
• Melissa Glaser, Ennis, Madison River scenic tour operator
• Jim Slatterly, West Yellowstone, Campfire Lodge owner
• Mark Odegard, Ennis, Madison River wade angler
• Charlotte Cleveland, Bozeman, Madison River float angler
• Lauren Wittorp, Ennis, executive director of Madison River Foundation
• Don Skaar, Helena, FWP, Fisheries Division
• Tim Aldrich, Missoula, Fish and Wildlife Commission

Meetings will begin in January. Dates and times will be announced. For more information, contact FWP’s Fisheries Division at 406-444-2449.