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Conservation license now required to access some state lands

by KATE HESTON
Hagadone News Network | July 12, 2023 12:00 AM

A new rule that went into effect over the weekend requires all outdoor enthusiasts to secure a conservation license to access some state lands previously open with few restrictions to the public.

Increased use of state lands — particularly fishing access sites and wildlife management areas — has pushed up maintenance costs, according to officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks...

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