ARM 12.4.204. CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION

(1) A BMA may be established for any of the following reasons: (a) the land is a high-priority resource and habitat area as defined by statewide and regional management objectives; (b) a potential exists for a cooperative relationship between the department and private landowner or landowners for long-term management projects and programs; (c) establishment of the BMA will result in sustained or increased hunter opportunity, access and hunter days on private lands; (d) implementation of the BMA will open up access to inaccessible federal and state lands; or (e) implementation of a BMA will enhance regional management needs which may include but are not limited to: (i) history of wildlife damage; (ii) quality of hunting opportunities; (iii) condition of wildlife habitat; and (iv) availability of local hunting opportunities.