SUBCOMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS 



The following chronology is designed to highlight the 

 steps of the study process, acknowledge major 

 testimony, list the reports presented to the Subcom- 

 mittee, and document Subcommittee action on the study 

 issues. All reports, written testimony, and minutes 

 are on file at the Montana Legislative Council. 



First Meeting — August 30, 1985 — Helena, Montana 



1. Staff presented a study plan and work design for 

 HJR 36. The chairman appointed four members of 

 the Subcommittee to review and refine the study 

 plan. Representative Asay was appointed chairman 

 of the group. 



2. Representative Ray Brandewie (R-Bigfork) , 

 explained the game damage problems that landowners 

 and tree farmers in northwestern Montana 

 experience and the actions taken by the Department 

 and landowners. 



3. Esther Ruud, Montana Cattlemen's Association, read 

 a statement by that group that stressed the need 

 for landowners to be compensated for providing 

 wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities. 



4. Jim Flynn, Director, Department of Fish, Wildlife, 

 and Parks, presented a report on the current game 

 damage control activities of the Department. He 

 also explained the Department's "block hunting" 

 services in which hunters are informed of hunting 

 opportunities in an area and the Department 

 assists the group of landowners with signs. 



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