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The Roundup Community Dinner Theater is hard at work cooking up laughs. "Roaches on a Raft"? Come join the fun. June 7, 8 and 9. Call RSVP at 406-323-1403 for tickets.
As we finally get some good weather and get out into nature, are you aware of this new requirement? Last year's Montana Legislative Session saw many bills signed by Governor Gianforte. One bill was House Bill #521.
Beginning July of 2023, everyone and anyone who recreates on state lands will be required to purchase a Montana Conservation License to access many sites previously open with few restrictions to the public. That includes people launching a boat, enjoying a hike, bird watching, swimming or simply having a family picnic.
The new policy is an effort to ensure the cost of maintaining state lands and public access points is shared by all users, not just the sportsmen and women who already pay a fee with their fishing and hunting licenses. For Montana residents, the new cost is $8 annually, and $4 for kids ages 12-17 and seniors over 62. Out-of-staters will have to pony up $10.
This ruling applies to fishing access sites and state owned lands, not state campgrounds. The new licensing requirement is a collaborative effort by FWP and DNRC following significant increases in recreational use across Montana that have driven up maintenance costs.
You can search here for fishing access sites: https://myfwp.mt.gov/fishMT
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