House Bill No. [insert bill number] mandates the Fish and Wildlife Commission to create rules for issuing deer and elk hunting licenses specifically to private landowners within the boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation. The bill amends Section 87-1-304 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include provisions that licenses issued under this new rule will only be valid for hunting on land owned by the license holder within the reservation. Additionally, the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks is required to pursue an agreement with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to transfer revenue generated from the sale of these licenses to the tribal council.

Furthermore, the bill includes a new section that mandates the Secretary of State to notify each federally recognized tribal government in Montana about the enactment of this legislation. This initiative aims to enhance hunting opportunities for private landowners while ensuring collaboration and revenue sharing with the tribal government, reflecting a commitment to cooperative management of wildlife resources in the region.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-1-304
HB0216_1(1): 87-1-304
HB0216_1(2): 87-1-304
HB0216_1(3): 87-1-304
HB0216_1(4): 87-1-304
HB0216_1(5): 87-1-304
HB0216_1(6): 87-1-304
HB0216_1: 87-1-304