HB857

Montana HB857 establishes a surcharge for hunters and anglers leasing land, using the revenue to fund block management.

Montana HB857 amends the conservation license application process to include a surcharge for those leasing land for hunting or fishing. The surcharge is 10% of the annual lease payment and must be paid upon purchase of a conservation license. Revenues from this surcharge are directed to fund the block management program. Failure to comply with this surcharge may result in the revocation of hunting and fishing privileges for at least five years.