Montana legislators propose raising nonresident hunting base fee by more than 500%

Three Montana legislators have drafted a bill that would raise nonresident base hunting fees by more than 500%.

HB 145 is introduced by Rep. Gary Parry (R-Colstrip), Rep. Eric Tilleman (R-Cascade), and Curtis Cochran (R-St. Regis).

It would increase the base fee for non-resident hunting licenses from $15 to $100, a 566% increase.

The bill has been referred to the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee.

Representatives’ contact information:

Gary Parry
PO BOX 455
COLSTRIP, MT 59323-0455

Primary ph: (406) 749-0543
Secondary ph:
Email: Gary.Parry@legmt.gov

Curtis Cochran

Address

177 Red Hill Rd
St Regis, MT 59866

Telephone

406-280-0081

Email address

Curtis.Cochran@legmt.gov

Eric Tilleman

Address

701 Mountain View Dr
Cascade, MT 59421

Telephone

Email address

Eric.Tilleman@legmt.gov