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| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-bill-to-improve-access-to-montanas-outdoors-heads-to-presidents-desk | Daines Bill to Improve Access to Montanas Outdoors Heads to Presidents Desk | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 11.17.16 Daines' Bill to Improve Access to Montana's Outdoors Heads to President's Desk U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines today hailed the U.S. Senate's unanimous passage of his legislation to improve maintenance of Montana's National Forest trails. TheNational Forest System Trails Stewardship Actwould ensure existing Forest Service resources are better used to maintain National Forest trails. It would also significantly increase the role of volunteers and local partners in maintaining the usability and sustainability of the National Forest trail system. Too many of our National Forest trails are left unmaintained, making it difficult for Montanans to enjoy our state's treasured lands,Daines stated.This bill will make incremental progress in protecting and maintain our nation's trail system so Montanans can continue to enjoy and appreciate our public lands for generations to come. Only one-quarter of the 158,000 miles of National Forest trails are actively maintained by the Forest Service, preventing Montanans from using many designated trails for hiking, hunting, mountain biking, motorized vehicle use, horseback riding and other outdoor activities. TheNational Forest System Trails Stewardship Actrequires the development of a national strategy to maximize the use of volunteers and local partners in trail maintenance, while also addressing liability concerns that restrict outside groups and individuals working on National Forest trails. This legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives with Congressman Ryan Zinke's support on September 26, 2016. It now heads to President Obama's desk for his signature. The bill is supported by dozens of sportsmen, recreation, conservation, and governance groups in Montana and across the country. Below is a partial list: Governmental Organizations Western Governors' Association Montana Association of Counties Recreation Organizations American Council of Snowmobile Associations American Motorcyclist Association American Whitewater Agricultural Organizations Rural and Agricultural Council of America United States Cattlemen's Association Outfitters and Guides America Outdoors Association Montana Outfitters and Guides Association Professional Wilderness Outfitters Association Back Country Horsemen of Montana Hunting and Fishing Organizations Montana Wildlife Federation National Wild Turkey Federation National Wildlife Federation Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Trout Unlimited Conservation Organizations Montana Wilderness Alliance Natural Resources Defense Council The Wilderness Society Wyoming Outdoor Council Trails Organizations American Hiking Society Continental Divide Trail Coalition Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trails Partnership National Coast Trail Association Other Organizations Assoc. of Outdoor Recreation and Education ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |