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Senate Joint Resolution 17 orders study of resident hunter satisfaction amid rising nonresident pressure
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 17 would direct Fish, Wildlife & Parks to study resident hunter satisfaction with nonresident hunting pressure; proponents cited large increases in nonresident tag sales and crowding, while outfitters asked to be included in study design because of economic stakes.
Senator Sarah Novak introduced Senate Joint Resolution 17, which requests an interim study of resident hunter satisfaction with growing nonresident hunting pressure in Montana. Novak told the committee the study would help the Legislature and the department understand resident concerns and consider legislative options before major licensing decisions in 2027.
Proponents from hunting groups and conservation organizations told the committee they have observed dramatic increases in nonresident license…
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