FWP Seeking Public Comments on Plan to Treat Cattail Marsh on WMA in Phillips Co.

For Immediate Release,

May 10, 2018

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is proposing to begin treatment on approximately 20 acres of a cattail marsh on Sleeping Buffalo Area 8 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Phillips Co., and is looking for public comment on the proposed action. The Area 8 WMA is located east of Nelson Reservoir along Lake Road.

There are two managed wetlands on Area 8 that are currently being choked out by acres of cattails. Managing and improving wetland and upland habitats for the benefit of wildlife and providing public opportunity in the forms of hunting, trapping, hiking,...