Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program
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Match Requirement: 25-50%
Sub Funding Type: Implementation or On-The-Ground Work, Technical Assistance, Other
Funding Type: Technical Assistance
Funding Source: State
Organization Name: MT Fish Wildlife & Parks
Eligible Applicants: Private Individual
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The goal of the Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) is to efficiently and responsibly conserve and enhance upland game bird habitats and populations, providing quality public hunting opportunities for present and future generations. Provides cost-share & lease programs or technical assistance on implementing practices to enhance habitat for upland game birds. Includes cost-share for grass seeding, grass stand enhancement/rejuvenation, grazing infrastructure, winter cover/shrub planting, food plots, cover crops & more. Can also lease high-quality habitats for upland game birds, such as riparian areas, CRP or other grass cover, existing shelterbelts etc. Projects eligible for funding under the Upland Game Bird Habitat Enhancement Program should comprise at least 100 contiguous acres of land, with some exceptions.