MT Fish & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Expanding opportunities for public access across the state is critical. Equally important is maintaining public access to Montana’s 30 million acres of public lands. The Montana Fish & Wildlife Conservation Trust was created in 2000 for the primary purpose of providing public access for hunting, fishing and other outdoor related activities. Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation is the Manager of the Trust.
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Montana's Outdoor Legacy Foundation has been the Manager of the Montana Fish & Wildlife Conservation Trust since its creation. During that time, the Trust has grown from $15m to $31m and has provided over $21m for the acquisition of critical public access properties. Donations to support this important effort are always welcome.
As Trust Manager, Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation works with state, federal and local governments, non-governmental entities, and private landowners to identify unique opportunities to enhance public access across the state. Currently, the Trust provides roughly $1million annually to support this effort. In addition, the Trust’s new program – Assets for Conservation – allows the Trust to assist state and federal agencies to move quickly on specific acquisition opportunities. To learn more about the Montana Fish and Wildlife Conservation Trust, click here.
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