In a first-of-its-kind gathering, The Montana Outfitters and Guides Association along with 8 other organizations welcomes you to discuss the complex issue of Elk Management in Montana.

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What is trying to be accomplished?

This meeting is open to all, and aims to:

  • Hear from stakeholders to better understand perspectives and gain insights into common ground exists and impasses.
  • Engage in open and respectful dialog among a broad range of diverse interests.
  • Set a standard for how complex challenges should be addressed going forward.

They'll be examining the recommendations from the Elk Management Citizens Advisory Group, which you can look at via the button below.

When will this be happening, and where?

The event is happening this Saturday, January 14th at the Delta Hotels Helena Colonial in Helena, Montana from 8:30 am to 12 noon.

For directions to the hotel, click the button below.

What organizations can I look forward to seeing there?

Here are all the confirmed organizations for the event.

  • Montana Stockgrowers
  • Farm Bureau
  • Property Environmental Research Center
  • Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
  • Montana Wildlife Federation
  • Montana Bow Hunters
  • Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife
  • Montana Outfitters and Guides Association

Additional Details:

Note the format is not a debate but rather a conversation between knowledgeable people with divergent interests in how elk should be managed, an opportunity to understand the basis for positions that are coming out as part of the public discourse.

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