Viewpoint: Public access proposal favors large landowners
Joe Perry writes, I ask Governor Gianforte to veto HB 635, but knowing his relationship with MOGA, PERC, UPOM, the Wilks and other supporters of this idea, I don't have high hopes.
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Joe Perry writes, I ask Governor Gianforte to veto HB 635, but knowing his relationship with MOGA, PERC, UPOM, the Wilks and other supporters of this idea, I don't have high hopes.
The bills aim to improve wildlife management, reduce non-resident hunter pressure in part to reduce crowds and improve incentives for landowners to enroll in state-sponsored access programs.
The six bills are endorsed by the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association and Montana Citizens Elk Management Coalition.
John Kuntz, Matt Rinella and Miles Muscha have formed a group to thank landowners involved in the state’s Block Management Program.
The public can gain hunting access to about 8 million acres of private land through Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Block Management Program.