Montana HB817 revises hunting licensing laws for terminally ill youth, allowing free special permits.

Montana HB817 revises hunting licensing laws to allow free special permits for terminally ill youth. The Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks can issue a free either-sex special permit license for elk, deer, or antelope and a conservation license to a youth under 18 with a life-threatening illness, recommended by a Montana charity or nonprofit. The permit is one-time and for one hunting season. The bill also allows the department to waive hunter safety and education requirements for qualified youth.

Montana HB817 revises hunting licensing laws for terminally ill youth, allowing free special permits.

Montana HB817 revises hunting licensing laws to allow free special permits for terminally ill youth. The Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks can issue a free either-sex special permit license for elk, deer, or antelope and a conservation license to a youth under 18 with a life-threatening illness, recommended by a Montana charity or nonprofit. The permit is one-time and for one hunting season. The bill also allows the department to waive hunter safety and education requirements for qualified youth.