Bill Proposes Limiting Citizen Input On FWP Decisions

Wildlife and hunting advocacy groups are protesting legislation that they say will reduce public input on wildlife management decisions in Montana. When the state makes decisions related to fish and wildlife -- social science, people’s attitudes, opinions or preferences shouldn’t be a part of the decision making process. Getting rid of those considerations is the proposal of House Bill 161, carried by Republican House Majority Leader Brad Tschida, from Missoula. He says the bill is designed ...