Revise hunting licenses for deployed armed service members
What changed between versions
Added eligibility for Montana residents in the National Guard or federal reserve who serve at least two months outside the state in a contingency operation to receive free resident conservation and fishing licenses.
Clarified that licenses issued to veterans or disabled service members do not count against the quota reserved for people with permanent disabilities.
Added specific documentation requirements, mandating the submission of DD Form 214 and proof of participation in a contingency operation to claim free licenses.
Established a quarterly reimbursement mechanism from the general fund to cover the costs of free licenses granted to qualifying service members.
Extended the window for receiving free licenses to include the year following the member's return from service and allows for a reset of the entitlement period if a member deploys again.