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Committee hears bill to let hunters donate for modified archery gear for disabled hunters
Summary
Sen. Janet Ellis introduced SB 238 to create a voluntary donation account administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks that would reimburse 501(c)(3) organizations for customized modifications (draw locks, triggers) so hunters with permanent disabilities can participate in archery season; FWP said the donation would be a $1 minimum check‑off and a fiscal note is pending.
Sen. Janet Ellis told the Senate Fish and Game Committee that Senate Bill 238 would set up a voluntary donation option on hunting license transactions to fund customized modifications to legal archery equipment for hunters with permanent disabilities. "What this bill will do is set up a bow hunters with disability account and let these voluntary donations come in," Ellis said, explaining the model is similar to Hunters Against Hunger and other existing donation programs.
Witnesses described the equipment and costs. Jerry Davis, representing the…
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