Mike Volesky, the chief of operations for the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, was put on administrative leave this week after he was cited for hunting without permission in Lewis and Clark County, according to a department spokesperson. FWP Information Bureau Chief Peggy O’Neill confirmed Volesky was placed on administrative leave but said she could not say why because it involved

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Oct. 19 in at the State Capitol in room 317 and online via Zoom. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the FWP website and YouTube. The public can participate in person. The commission will take public comment on agenda items for registered commenters both in person and on Zoom. Those who want to make a