At its meeting on October 4, the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission tentatively adopted the annual rule that will set the prices for nonresident Big Game and Deer Combination Licenses in 1997. Prices of 1997 Deer Combination Licenses for clients of outfitters are proposed to be increased from the $515 charged in 1996 to $675 in 1997. The $835 cost of the nonresident Big Game Combination License is not proposed to be changed. Revenues raised by these "variable-priced" licenses are used to improve public hunting access to private lands through FWP’s Hunting Enhancement Program, authorized by the 1995 Montana Legislature. Public comments on the proposed rule will be accepted through November 20, 1996. Comments should be sent to Barney Benkelman, License Section, 1420 East Sixth Avenue, PO Box 200701, Helena MT 59620-0701. The Commission is scheduled to adopt a final fee rule in December.
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