LC 1301 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Repeal nonresident landowner preference for big game combo licenses

This bill eliminates Montana's preference for nonresident landowners when applying for big game combination hunting licenses, removing a special category that previously gave them priority access. It amends existing regulations to establish a uniform preference point system where all nonresidents compete equally, with points purchased through a $100 fee determining priority for the 75% of licenses allocated by points. The remaining 25% of licenses will be available to nonresidents without preference points, and the bill includes provisions for hunting outfitters and public access funding. The changes take effect on March 1, 2026, and directly impact nonresident hunters and landowners who currently hold or seek these preference qualifications.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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