In 2021, Montana led the nation by dedicating a portion of marijuana tax revenue to the Habitat Montana program. That funding has already delivered significant returns, including improved public access and habitat conservation, most notably through the creation of the Big Snowy Mountain Wildlife Management Area which improved access to nearly 100,000 acres of federal public lands. Yet every session since, this funding has faced legislative threats. It’s time we move from defense to ...

  HB 676 has already passed the house and has a hearing this Friday in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Right now, only constituents of committee members may take action, but if it advances out of committee and onto the senate floor, the alert will be open to all Montanans.  SUPPORT OUR WORK

Montana BHA has been tracking and engaging on a large number of bills during this legislative session, and we are urging you to support House Bill 283, which would allow Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) to raise funds for wildlife conservation through both raffles and auctions. This bill has a hearing tomorrow Feb 03, at 03:00 PM in the House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee, Room 172.  While auctions have raised significant funds, they often favor the wealthy and limit access to ...