FWP is seeking comment on seven proposed Habitat Conservation Leases (HCLs) in southeast Montana. HCLs are incentive-based, voluntary agreements offered by FWP to help conserve priority wildlife habitats on private lands while also supporting working agricultural lands and public hunting and recreation opportunity. Private landowners can enroll their land into a 30- or 40-year conservation lease in return for a one-time, per-acre lease payment. Funding for the program is generally derived from state hunting license fees and federal Pittman Robertson Wildlife Restoration funds. FWP staff will hold a public meeting on April 18, 2024, where they will provide an overview...

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