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This bill establishes the Supporting Bowhunters with Disabilities Program, which allows hunters purchasing hunting licenses to voluntarily donate $1 or more to help provide modified archery equipment for hunters with disabilities. The legislature recognizes that archery hunting is an important part of Montana's heritage and that some hunters require expensive specialized equipment to accommodate their disabilities. The bill creates a new state special revenue account where these donations will be collected, and provides that the funds can be used to help nonprofit organizations acquire modified archery equipment for hunters who have a permit to modify their equipment. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks will be responsible for managing the account and adopting rules to implement the program, including establishing guidelines for how the donated equipment will be distributed. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing state laws to reference this new donation option and account. The program aims to make archery hunting more accessible to individuals with disabilities by providing a mechanism for hunters to voluntarily support equipment modifications through a small additional donation when purchasing their hunting license.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0634