SB83

Montana SB83 revises law to recognize the Fish and Wildlife Commission's authority to regulate public use of private property under access agreements.

Montana SB83 amends the state's wildlife management law to clarify the Fish and Wildlife Commission's authority over public use of private property under access agreements. The bill specifies that the commission can establish rules governing public use of private property managed by the department under active public access agreements with private landowners. It also allows the commission to consider factors such as landowner tolerance when deciding whether to restrict elk hunting on public land. The bill is effective upon passage and approval.