Legislation would tighten landowner preference rules for big-game licenses; supporters cite program integrity
Senate Bill 235 aims to close a perceived loophole in the landowner preference process for elk licenses by preventing exploitation of designee rules; proponents representing outfitters, stock growers and hunters supported the fix and the department provided informational comment.
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Senator Ken Bogner introduced Senate Bill 235, which would change aspects of the landowner preference system to reduce opportunities for abuse when a designee receives a landowner preference license or permit. Bogner said the bill would protect the integrity of a program that acknowledges landowners who provide habitat and access.
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