SB 264 Distruction of Transparency

SB 264  Swandal  Reducing the board of outfitters (Boo) to just licensing.  OPPOSE


Senate Bill 264 totally dismantles the system for the oversight and accounting of outfitters activities in Montana. It effectively reduces the function of the Board of Outfitters to that of simply issuing licenses. It is absolutely critical that those who wish to act as outfitters and are issued licenses to operate in Montana be part of a system that closely examines their qualifications, operations and ultimately, holds them legally accountable for the manner in which they provide their services to the public. Outfitters base their businesses on and profit from the utilization of fish and wildlife that are public resources. As such, the citizens of Montana rightfully demand that outfitting be carried out legally, and overseen with the necessary consideration for the public’s health, safety and welfare. SB 264 strips away that authority and is totally counter to the best interests of the public and ultimately, Montana’s invaluable wild resources.  


This bill is up in Senate Business and Labor Tuesday 2/21 at 8AM:

"Sen. Ed Buttrey" <ebuttrey@senate13.com>, Sen.Dee.Brown@mt.gov, clairena@hughes.net, Patrick Connell <pconnell1@yahoo.com>, Tom Facey <TFacey@mt.gov>, Sen.Steve.Fitzpatrick@mt.gov, "Rep. Daniel Salomon" <dansalomon12@gmail.com>, Sen.Jason.Small@mt.gov, vancesd34@gmail.com, Gene Vuckovich <sen.gene.vuckovich@mt.gov>

Call:  444-4800