Public comment sought on stocking of three reservoirs in Hill and Phillips Co.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on proposals to stock bluegill into three different reservoirs in Region 6. The proposals include stocking bluegill into:

Bailey Reservoir in Hill Co., a private reservoir that is managed as a Fishing Access Site by FWP. PR 054 Reservoir in Phillips Co., a BLM reservoir; Doucette Reservoir in Phillips Co., a BLM reservoir

The bluegill will provide another angling opportunity and serve as a forage fish for existing gamefish populations such as largemouth bass (PR 054 and Doucette) and walleye (Bailey).

The draft Environmental Assessment...