MT SB148

Landowners enrolled in Montana's block management program or other hunting access programs may now designate hunting licenses to persons with developmental or physical disabilities, in addition to the existing options of immediate family members or employees

"Developmental disability" is defined by reference to existing state law (53-20-102), while "physical disability" means a medically-determined permanent and substantial condition resulting in significant functional impairment

The bill applies to multiple license types including block management licenses, either-sex/antlerless elk licenses, Class A-9 and B-12 antlerless elk tags, special elk permits, Class B-10 nonresident big game combination licenses, and deer/antelope preference licenses

Designees must be eligible for licensure under Montana law and may not transfer licenses by gift or sale

Effective date: March 1, 2026