Montana Title 87. Fish and Wildlife § 87-1-251. Upland game bird enhancement program--advisory council

(i) defines quantifiable goals, objectives, and performance measurements for the upland game bird enhancement program based on need by administrative region, taking into consideration any biological, recreational, or economic benefit, including the prioritization of at-risk upland game bird species and their associated habitats;

(ii) establishes regional and statewide priorities for the development of upland game bird habitat based on land management needs, sustaining upland game bird populations, and landowner input;

(iii) prioritizes resource allocation, including funding and personnel, in accordance with objectives and goals established pursuant to this subsection (2)(a);

(iv) promotes landowner outreach and relations with both private and public landowners;

(v) provides for the ongoing monitoring of, access to, and signage for upland game bird enhancement projects, as well as the renewal or replacement of expiring projects; and

(vi) develops strategies to ensure the effective release of upland game birds and use of funding for upland game bird releases; and

(i) activity report to evaluate whether objectives, goals, and performance measurements established pursuant to subsection (2)(a) are being met or are expected to be met;

(ii) financial report, providing a summary of revenue and expenditures for the upland game bird enhancement program and any unreserved balance remaining at the end of the fiscal year from fees collected pursuant to 87-1-246; and

(iii) report reviewing whether upland game bird enhancement project contracts are in compliance with 87-1-248 and rules adopted pursuant to 87-1-249.