Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking public comment on its proposal to acquire 2,583 acres adjoining the Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area (WMA), north of Ovando, in Powell County. The area is critical wildlife habitat within the Ovando Mountain Block Management Area. A draft environmental assessment (EA) has been prepared for this proposal. FWP will hold a public hearing in Ovando on November 3 (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. at the Ovando Fire Hall. Comments must be received by FWP no later than 5 p.m., November 17, 2008.
