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Committee advances bill clarifying donation of hunting licenses to Purple Heart and disabled veterans

Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee · February 11, 2025
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The committee advanced House Bill 307 on a unanimous voice vote after hearing testimony from veteran‑serving nonprofits that the bill would fix administrative and distribution problems that hinder donated hunting licenses for Purple Heart and disabled veterans.

The House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee heard testimony and took executive action on House Bill 307, a bill sponsored by Representative Brad Barker that revises the statutory procedure for donating hunting licenses to Purple Heart recipients and other disabled veterans.

Proponents including Mac Menard (Big Hearts Under the Big Sky), Bill Minton (Operation Second Chance), Mark Vomund (Operation Second Chance volunteer/outdoor coordinator), Rob Arnaud and others described programs that provide donated licenses and full‑service hunts at no charge to combat‑wounded…

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