27 February 2025
Bill Would Allow Communities To Create Local-Option Sales Tax
Montana towns and cities could have the option of a local, tourism-economy- based sales tax if a bill in the Legislature can gain traction. It’s a different and at times unpopular angle of attack against rising property taxes — a departure from other proposed fixes like tax credits and property tax restructuring.
Rep. Greg Oblander, R-Billings is carrying House Bill 489. An optional sales
Deer, Elk Permit Application Deadline April 1
The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2025 hunting, fishing and conservation licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1.
Applications for most species — deer, elk, antelope, deer B licenses, elk B licenses, antelope B licenses, moose, sheep, goat and bison — can be made



