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Montana bill would add modest fees for sandhill crane and swan permits to fund wetland conservation
House Fish and Wildlife Committee · January 28, 2025
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HB146 would establish modest resident and nonresident fees for sandhill crane and swan licenses and raise the resident migratory game‑bird license to $10; proponents said new fee revenue would support wetland conservation, while opponents urged alternative funding sources.
Representative Gary Perry told the committee HB146 would add a modest resident fee (proposed $10) and nonresident fee (proposed $75) for sandhill crane and swan licenses, and increase the resident migratory game bird license from $5.50 to $10. He said neighboring states…
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