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Public testimony mixed as committee considers raising nonresident base hunting license fee (HB 145)

Montana Senate Fish and Game Committee
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Summary

House Bill 145, introduced by Rep. Gary Perry, would raise the nonresident base hunting license fee (sponsor noted $50–$100 proposals) to fund the Block Management Program. Proponents including hunting and wildlife organizations said higher fees would sustain access; outfitters urged a smaller increase or amendment to $50.

Representative Gary Perry introduced House Bill 145, which would increase the nonresident base hunting license fee to raise funds for the Block Management Program. Perry said the proposal has been adjusted in response to feedback and that supporters ultimately sought a given price point (discussed numbers included $50 and $100 proposals).

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