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Committee hears bill to tighten landowner-preference licenses
Summary
Sen. Ken Bogner told the House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee that SB 235 would close a loophole in the landowner-preference license program and preserve its integrity; conservation groups urged support and Fish, Wildlife and Parks provided informational comment.
Sen. Ken Bogner, sponsor of Senate Bill 235, told the House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee on Dec. 5 that the bill is a targeted "small fix" intended to close a vulnerability in Montana's landowner-preference license program and "maintain the integrity of the program." He asked the committee for its support.
Supporters of the bill told the committee the changes are necessary to ensure fairness in the allocation of hunting permits. Ben Lamb of the Montana Conservation Society said the legislation contains "much needed reforms" and offered a "me too" on behalf of…
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