Montana Access Guide

This pamphlet, published by the Montana Deptartment of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, is a basic primer and introduction to public access to public lands in Montana. It has segments on Public Land Management Agencies, Rights and Responsibilities regarding Public and Private Land, Finding Access to Public and Private Land, Preserving and Improving Access, Game Violations and Law Enforcement, and Agency Locations and phone numbers.

This is a must read for those interested in Montana Public Access Issues. You can find it at: Montana Access Guide to Federal and State Lands

related articles I-161 Guest Opinion ( 08/18/2010 )   Citizen Initiative 161 is sponsored by Montana resident hunters, tired of battling negative impacts caused by the current law guaranteeing Montana hunting outfitters 7,800 non-resident clients. These impacts include the loss of hunting access and the privatization of our wildlife. Sixteenmile Creek Acquisition Project ( 07/06/2010 )   Sixteenmile Creek Acquisition Project Needs Support and Comment. Two members of Public Land/Water Access Assoc.

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