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Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act: Changing Land Management

This act changes the status of certain protected areas in Montana previously designated for wilderness study. These lands will now be managed to allow better access for outdoor enthusiasts, improve wildlife habitats, and conduct wildfire mitigation, in line with local plans.
Key points
Three areas in Montana (Middle Fork Judith, Hoodoo Mountain, Wales Creek) are released from wilderness study area designation.
Management of these lands will now follow applicable local plans, aiming to facilitate access for sportsmen and improve natural resource management.
The changes are intended to enhance sportsmen opportunities, improve public access, and allow for wildlife habitat and wildfire mitigation projects.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4470
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2022-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4470.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Three areas in Montana (Middle Fork Judith, Hoodoo Mountain, Wales Creek) are released from wilderness study area designation.
  • Management of these lands will now follow applicable local plans, aiming to facilitate access for sportsmen and improve natural resource management.
  • The changes are intended to enhance sportsmen opportunities, improve public access, and allow for wildlife habitat and wildfire mitigation projects.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment