Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
The Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act seeks to remove over 1.1 million acres of public land in Montana from wilderness study area designation. The bill aims to allow for more flexible management of these areas by releasing them from wilderness designation and aligning their management with existing land and resource management plans. This would enhance opportunities for sportsmen, improve public access, and facilitate wildlife habitat and wildfire mitigation projects.
Key provisions
- Releases over 1.1 million acres of public land in Montana from wilderness study area designation.
- Removes the Middle Fork Judith Wilderness Study Area from wilderness study area requirements.
- Removes the Hoodoo Mountain and Wales Creek Wilderness Study Areas from wilderness study area requirements.
- Directs management of released areas to align with existing land and resource management plans.
- Aims to enhance opportunities for sportsmen in the backcountry.
- Facilitates improved public access to the land.
- Supports wildlife habitat and wildfire mitigation projects.
- Management will adhere to environmental and administrative laws and multiple-use, sustained yield principles.
Who is affected
- Montana sportsmen
- Federal Land Management Agencies (Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management)
- Land managers in Montana
- Public Land Users
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