Bill would give landowners free elk tag for every 4 public hunters allowed on property

Landowners willing to enter into a contract with Fish, Wildlife and Parks to allow public elk hunting on their property would be eligible for free elk hunting licenses under a bill that revises a measure already on the books.

House Bill 96 had its initial hearing in the House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee in Helena on Tuesday, prompting several questions from legislators along with support from a variety of groups.

The bill is an attempt to provide hunter access to elk while also giving landowners an incentive to provide access, said Rep. Zach Brown, D- Bozeman, who sponsored the bill.

BRETT FRENCH [email protected]

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