Contrarian Post - Bipartisan Access bills

[Big Fin]

I know, in this time when invoking the #fakenews hashtag allows us to deny or accept whatever is convenient, there are two pieces of #realnews this morning that are worth supporting if you are a hunter. Yup, both are bipartisan ideas. Really, that is not #fakenews.

1. A Montana access bill introduced by a Republican legislator and supported by a Democratic Governor - http://billingsgazette.com/lifestyl...tent=0C7ACEFBE893AAAAD590959C8BA8D1BD4E188276

2. A Federal bill co-sponsored by a Republican from Montana, Senator Daines, and a Democrat from Colorado, Michael Bennet - http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/1513650561yrs125as6fj


Each of these folks need to be thanked for the legislation mentioned and the idea that on our issues, working with both sides is the best solution.

 

[joelweb]

Thanks, Randy. Couldn't agree more!

 

[Gr8bawana]

It's good to see there still some on each side that can work with each other. Seem like there are so many extremists on both sides.

 

[Schaaf]

I sent a thank you to Rep. Doane this morning on Glendive's local facebook discussion page. I have ridden him hard before and am glad to give him thanks when it's due.

Breath of fresh air.

 

[hank4elk]

Good stuff!

 

[bobbydean]

Wonderful. Maybe there is hope that our politics on both sides will work for the people.

 

[BigHornRam]

Good stuff Randy. Thanks for the links. Thanks RMEF for the $25,000 donation.

 

[Ben Lamb]

Rep Doane did a good job on the bill, and Access Specialist Ryan Weiss (DNRC) deserves a ton of credit for taking a skeleton of an idea and fleshing it out well after talking to just about everyone in the state who has a stake in the access issue. It was a fun bill to work on, and it really did bring all user groups together including UPOM & MWF, Ag, Motorized, etc.

RMEF's donation is the kickstarter the program needs. MWF has committed $5,000 for it as well. Anyone can donate to the program: http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/mt-plan

 

[RobG]

I called Doane last year about a bill and wound up BSing with him on the phone for an hour. He's a pretty nice guy and I knew where he stood. The other bill is good too. At least Daines has been supportive of programs for landowner willing access.