Branch of Tribal Technical Assistance
The funding source for the Montana Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance Office's Branch of Tribal Assistance is specific to Native American fish and wildlife technical and educational assistance (FY 1990 Congressional Appropriation). Consequently, most of the activities of the office focus on the seven (7) Indian reservations in Montana. However, the office does provide limited fish and wildlife technical and management assistance to several National Wildlife Refuges in Montana, Malmstrom Air Force Base, and has entered into agreements to provide fisheries expertise to both Glacier National Park and the Bureau of Reclamation. In addition, this office has acted as the Service representative on Federal Negotiating Teams addressing water rights issues affecting five of the Indian reservations in Montana.
We provide technical assistance to Tribal governments to help them to make informed decisions regarding Tribal fish and wildlife resources. We strive to assure that Tribal governments acquire and maintain the necessary expertise to professionally manage their valuable fish and wildlife resources.
The Tribal Fish and Wildlife Directors representing Montana and Wyoming Tribes formed the Montana/Wyoming Tribal Fish and Wildlife Commission on February 12, 1998. Our Station works closely with the MT/WY Tribal Fish and Wildlife Commission to address regional issues affecting reservation fish and wildlife resources.
