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DNRC Headquarters
1539 Eleventh Ave. Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 444-2074 | Fax: (406) 444-2684
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Licenses and Permits

DNRC issues licenses and permits for a variety of activities. This page contains the most-requested items from each division.  If you don’t see information on the license or permit you need, contact DNRC headquarters at (406) 444-2074.  

Stream Permitting

If you are looking for information Stream Permitting please visit the Stream Permitting sub-section.

State Lands

 

PurposeNameDescriptionDocumentsContact
Firewood Firewood Permit Authorizes collection of firewood from trees on State Land 406-444-2074
Land Use Land Use License (LUL) Authorizes short term surface use of Trust land that is not authorized under a standard Recreational Use permit. Authorization typically lasts 1-10 years. For Public, Municipal, and Industrial use. Local DNRC Trust Lands Field Office
Land Use Navigable River (LUL) Authorizes short term riverbed access and use not authorized under a standard Recreational Use permit. Application must include a 310 Joint Application - See Stream Permitting

Local DNRC Trust Lands Field Office  or 406-444-3544
Mining Small Volume Permit Authorization to sell small volumes of sand, gravel, and decorative rock from State-owned lands.
Post & Pole Post & Pole Permit Permits collection of post and pole material 406-444-2074
Recreation Special Recreational Use License - Outfitting  Authorization and terms for outfitting on State Trust Lands Local DNRC Trust Lands Field Office
Recreation Special Recreational Use License - Trapping  Authorization and terms for trapping on State Trust Lands Local DNRC Trust Lands Field Office
Recreation Special Recreational Use License - General  Authorization and terms for general recreational use of State Trust Lands Local DNRC Trust Lands Field Office
Recreation General Recreational Use License  Authorization for public use of State Trust Lands for recreation, such as hiking, biking, berry picking etc.  This license is for individual recreational use that is non-commercial and non-concentrated in nature. FWP Online License Portal 
Timber Timber Permit Authorizes purchase of smaller volume of sawings than a full timber sale 406-444-2074

 

Water

PurposeNameDescriptionDocumentsContact
Construction Construction Permit Permit to construct a High Hazard dam. 406-444-6613
Operation Operation Permit Permit to operate a High Hazard dam. 406-444-6613
Time Extension Application for Extension of Time Extend the timeline allowed to fully perfect a permit or change authorization. 406-444-2074
Water Well Montoring Well Constructor Licensing for contracting and drilling of water monitoring wells 406-444-6643
Water Well Water Well Contractor Licensing for contracting and drilling of water wells 406-444-6643
Water Well  Water Well Driller Licensing for drilling of water wells 406-444-6643
Water Rights
Water Rights N/A If you are looking for information on Water Right licenses and permits please visit the Water Rights Page for more specific information. All water rights forms Regional Office Listings

 

Forested Lands

PurposeNameDescriptionDocumentsContact
Firewood Firewood Permit Authorizes collection of firewood from trees on State Land 406-444-2074
Land Use Land Use License (LUL) Authorizes short term surface use of Trust land that is not authorized under a standard Recreational Use permit. Authorization typically lasts 1-10 years. For Public, Municipal, and Industrial use. Local DNRC Trust Lands Field Office
Mining Small Volume Permit Authorization to sell small volumes of sand, gravel, and decorative rock from State-owned lands.
Post & Pole Post & Pole Permit Permits collection of post and pole material 406-444-2074
Hazard Reduction Timber Slash Hazard Reduction Agreement Authorizes purchase of smaller volume of sawings than a full timber sale 406-444-2074
Streamside Management Zone

 

Forest Practice Notification Law

Forestry Best Management Practices