Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks seeks comments on rules for public land access program

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on proposed administrative rules pertaining to implementation of public access land agreements.

The 2019 Legislature passed Senate Bill 341, codified in 87-1-295, 87-1-296, and 87-1-297, MCA, which allows the issuance of public access land agreements. The program allows FWP to enter into voluntary agreements with landowners to provide access across a landowner’s private land to reach public land in exchange for an annual payment.

FWP is proposing to adopt rules that are necessary to implement the program. The proposed rules include the application requirements; terms of the agreement, should it be issued; and clarification on landowner compensation.

On Feb. 25 at 6 p.m., FWP will hold a public hearing at its headquarters building, 1420 E. 6th Ave. in Helena, to consider the proposed adoption of the rules.

Written comment may also be submitted to: Jason Kool, FWP, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT, 59620-0701; or e-mailed to Jason.Kool@mt.gov. Comments must be received by Feb. 28, 2020.

To view the proposal notice or submit written comments online, go to http://fwp.mt.gov/news/publicNotices/rules/







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