Pheasant Release Program Applications Due May 15

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Pheasant Release Program Applications Due May 15

by flushingrooster » Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:45 am
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Pheasant Release Program Applications Due May 15
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Hunting

Landowners interested in raising and releasing ring-necked pheasants through the state Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program have until May 15 to submit an application.

Under Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Upland Game Bird Release Program, landowners who attempt to establish pheasant populations in suitable habitat can be reimbursed for raising and releasing pheasants.

To qualify, land in the project area must:

* remain open to reasonable public hunting,
* comprise at least 100 contiguous acres of land, and
* provide habitat that includes the type of cover and food required by upland game birds.

Projects on private and public land submitted in partnership with youth organizations, 4-H clubs, sports groups or other associations are also eligible. Hunting preserves, lands that host a commercial hunting enterprise, and lands where hunting rights are leased or paid for are not eligible.

Applicants may submit all necessary paperwork to the FWP office in Helena or one of the seven FWP regional offices on or before May 14. Mailed-in applications must be postmarked no later than Saturday, May 15.

The pheasant releases will take place between Aug. 1 and Sept. 15.

For more information, and an on-line application form, visit FWP’s Web site at fwp.mt.gov —search "Upland Game Bird Program," or contact your nearest FWP office.
 
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