Guiding principles for mule deer management plan released for public comment

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking for public feedback on work from a citizen advisory council tasked with developing guiding principles for developing a new Mule Deer Management Plan.

"We know how concerned people are with mule deer numbers across the state," said FWP Director Dustin Temple. "Our focus is developing a new plan that will guide our efforts to manage herds well into the future. The council's work is a critical first step for our planning process."

In early 2024, FWP solicited applications from Montana citizens to serve on the Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Council (MDCAC). Co...