12.9.908    PROCESS FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF PERMITS

(1) Elk hunting access applications must be submitted on a form prescribed by the department, and only complete applications will be accepted.

(2) Elk hunting access applications must be received on or before May 1. Any elk hunting access application received after May 1 is ineligible for commission consideration.

(3)  All complete elk hunting access applications, draft EHA agreements, and hunter/landowner satisfaction data from the prior year will be presented to the commission for consideration in their decision.  Specific landowner, landowner designee, and public hunter contact information, such as their email address, phone number, and ALS number, will be redacted.

(4)  The commission reserves the right to reject elk hunting access applications or deny the issuance of permits and or licenses, or both, under this program.

History: 87-1-201, 87-1-301, 87-2-513, MCA; IMP, 87-2-513, MCA; NEW, 2002 MAR p. 1977, Eff. 7/26/02; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 469, Eff. 3/9/24.