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LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 



Orville Lewis 

 Administrator 

 Law Enforcement Division 



Some of the major programs 

 implemented during the period of 

 July 1, 1970 - June 30, 1972 in- 

 cluded the following: 



A new outfitter licensing pro- 

 cedure was established as a result 

 of the outfitter bill passed by the 

 1971 legislature. An outfitter sec- 

 tion has been established, new li- 

 censes issued, and the program is 

 now functioning under the new law. 

 A boat and water safety section was created as a result of 

 legislative changes and utilization of federal funding from the 

 Federal Boat Safety Act of 1970. An effective boat and water safety 

 program has been developed and is now in operation. 



During recent years, there has been a growing concern for 

 the proper public use of the recreational resources within the 

 boundaries of the various Montana Indian reservations. A program 

 was initiated this year to develop background information and 

 cooperative agreements with the various tribes. An important 

 objective will be the long-term view of proper resource manage- 

 ment with a maximum of public use. 



A new concept was initiated during the biennium of creating 

 special management areas in which landowners would be given 



