5. The Subcommittee recommended that the final report 

 reflect their interest and concern with the 

 following issues presented in the study: 



a. That the 50th Legislature recognizes the 

 considerable contributions of landowners to 

 wildlife habitats and recreational 

 opportunities in Montana and encourages the 

 passage of legislation that allows 

 agricultural landowners to expand the 

 economic possibilities of their land, such as 

 recreational fee-access, "ranching for 

 wildlife", or a wildlife habitat incentive 

 program for funding the lease, purchase, or 

 conservation easement of big game and game 

 bird habitat. 



b. That the 50th Legislature enact legislation 

 that would encourage hunting access by 

 limiting a landowner's liability exposure for 

 injury to person and property regardless of 

 the status of the person entering the 

 property and whether a fee is charged; and 



c. That the 50th Legislature continue, and 

 expand if possible, the funding levels 

 granted to the Department of Fish, Wildlife, 

 and Parks for wildlife damage prevention and 

 control . 



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