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Montana  FWP operates mostly as a self-funded agency through user fees and dedicated sources:

• State special revenue (about 70-73% of funding): Primarily hunting, fishing, and recreational licenses/fees (e.g., the general license account is over half the budget).
• Federal funds (around 18-25%): From excise taxes on hunting/fishing gear (Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts) and grants.
• Other: Minor sources like bed/accommodations taxes for parks, vehicle fees, etc.

General Fund (from broad state taxes like income tax) contribution is minimal or zero in many budgets — often under 1% and limited to specific items like aquatic invasive species.FWP actually pays property taxes (or payments in lieu of taxes) on its own lands to counties, rather than receiving them.
Property taxes as a nonresident landowner help fund local county services in the area where your land is located, but not FWP programs, wildlife management, parks, or enforcement. FWP's work is largely supported by those who directly use its services (hunters, anglers, park visitors) plus federal matching funds.
Nonresidents often contribute significantly via higher license fees.For official details, check FWP's budget documents on their site (fwp.mt.gov) or Montana Legislative Fiscal Division reports. Tax distribution can vary slightly by county, but the overall structure holds.