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LC 1711

Generally revise FWP laws

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill to comprehensively revise state Fish, Wildlife and Parks laws died in the legislative drafting process before introduction.

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Bill Summary · LC 1711

Legislative bill overview

LC 1711 is a comprehensive revision bill for Montana's Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) laws. The bill appears designed to modernize and consolidate existing FWP statutory provisions, though specific provisions are not publicly detailed given its draft status. As a general revision measure, it would restructure how the state manages wildlife, fisheries, and park regulations.

Why is this important

Montana's FWP laws govern hunting, fishing, conservation, and public land access—activities affecting millions of dollars in tourism revenue and impacting hundreds of thousands of Montanans. Comprehensive revisions to these laws can shift regulatory authority, change licensing requirements, alter funding mechanisms, and affect public access to natural resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of revision: "Generally revise" bills are broad tools that could consolidate rules in ways some stakeholders find favorable and others oppose, making coalition-building difficult
  • Public access vs. private property: Revisions often touch tensions between recreational access and landowner rights on wildlife issues
  • Funding mechanisms: Changes to licensing fees, permit structures, or dedicated tax sources could redistribute costs among hunters, anglers, taxpayers, and conservation programs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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