LC 3872 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise laws related to the block management program

This bill updates Montana's block management program, which allows private landowners to partner with the state to provide public hunting access in exchange for financial assistance. It gives the Fish and Wildlife Commission authority to create simplified rules for agreements that only grant access to adjacent public lands, allowing for flat-rate payments instead of tracking individual hunting days. The legislation also clarifies how landowners can receive direct payments for specific services like weed control, fire protection, and insurance costs, while maintaining a $50,000 annual payment cap for most agreements. Additionally, the bill preserves existing liability protections for landowners who participate in the program.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 15, 2024 Last action Feb 24, 2025
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