Metadata for Block Management (BMA) Boundaries - 2020 Hunting Season
Identification Information:
Citation:
Originator: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Publication date: 04/21/2021
Title: Block Management (BMA) Boundaries - 2020 Hunting Season
Publisher: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Online linkage: http://fwp-gis.mt.gov/arcgis/rest/directories/arcgisoutput/webResources/metadata/fwplnd/BMAPOLYS.htm
Online linkage: http://fwp-gis.mt.gov/arcgis/rest/directories/arcgisoutput/webResources/metadata/fwplnd/BMAPOLYS.xml
Online linkage: https://mtfwp.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=14973cd952c04f779e254963a4b3b72d
Online linkage: http://gis-mtfwp.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/14973cd952c04f779e254963a4b3b72d_0

Abstract:
Block Management is a cooperative program between private landowners and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). Block Management helps landowners manage hunting activities and provides the public hunting access to private land, and in some cases provide access to adjacent or isolated public lands. Please note that Block Management provides access opportunities primarily during fall hunting. Only some areas in the program provide spring bear and turkey hunting access. IT IS EVERY HUNTERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK FOR UPDATES AND VERIFY THEY HAVE CURRENT ACCURATE INFORMATION BEFORE HUNTING.
Purpose:
Block Management Area (BMA) boundaries were digitized for the purpose of producing regional and statewide reference maps at coarse scales (generally coarser than 1:650,000). Use of BMA boundaries at larger scales (more detailed resolution) can lead to misinterpretation and location inaccuracies that could negatively impact users. The BMA boundaries are valid only for the current hunting season unless otherwise noted. BMA boundaries change during the hunting season, they are not static. IT IS EVERY HUNTERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK FOR UPDATES AND VERIFY THEY HAVE CURRENT ACCURATE INFORMATION BEFORE HUNTING. **Use of outdated data could lead to civil or criminal penalties against the user. FWP will not be liable for civil or criminal liability incurred as a direct or proximate result of user or third-party use of outdated information.** PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Block Management is a hunter management program with access requirements and hunting use rules specific to each BMA. To utilize the program properly, hunters must use the current individual BMA property maps produced by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). Individual BMA property maps contain detailed information regarding hunting rules specific to the property including, but not limited to, timing restrictions, internal exclusion zones, weapons restrictions, species restrictions, open/closed roads, trails, map boxes, and sign in boxes. Individual property maps are available through FWP at http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/hunterAccess/blockman/. Additionally, most BMA sign-in boxes have maps available on-site or maps can be obtained through FWP's Regional offices. Hunters are responsible for following the rules stated on the most current official FWP BMA maps, additional rules posted on site, and any rules designated by enrolled landowners.
Supplemental information:
Additional information for the Block Management program can be found at http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/hunterAccess/blockman/ and through FWP's Regional offices. Hunters are responsible for following the rules depicted on the official, current FWP BMA maps, as well as any additional rules posted on site or otherwise directed by enrolled landowners. Questions related to the Block Management program should be directed to Jason Kool (FWP Landowner/Sportsman Coordinator) - 406 444-2505 - jason.kool@mt.gov

Time period of content:
Calendar date: 04/21/2021
Currentness reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: In work
Maintenance and update frequency: Weekly
Access constraints: None
Use constraints:
Users must assume responsibility to determine the usability of this data for their purposes. This data set is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) makes no representations or warranties whatsoever with respect to the accuracy or completeness of this data set and assumes no responsibility for the suitability of this data set for a particular purpose. FWP will not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of errors in this data set.
Point of contact:
Smith Wells
GIS Analyst/Technician
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1420 East 6th Ave
PO Box 200701
Helena, Montana 59620-0701


Telephone: 406-444-3759
E-Mail: Smith.Wells@mt.gov


Data set credit: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
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Data Quality Information:
Lineage:

Process step: created layer from merged data in bma editor
Process date: 08/13/2019
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Spatial Data Organization Information:
Point and vector object information:
SDTS object type: GT-polygon composed of chains
SDTS object count: 961
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Entity and Attribute Information:
Entity type label: Block Management (BMA) Boundaries - 2020 Hunting Season
Entity type definition: Entity Description

Attribute label: OBJECTID
Attribute definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute label: BMANAME
Attribute definition: BMA name

Attribute label: PTYPE
Attribute definition:
Method required for obtaining access and hunting permission on the BMA. PTYPE 1 are BMAs where hunters administer their own permission. This includes BMAs that use sign-in boxes, and BMAs that do not require hunters to obtain permission. Typically, Type 1 BMAs do not limit hunter numbers or require reservations, although some parking areas have vehicle limits. PTYPE 2 are BMAs where someone other than the hunter issues permission. This includes BMAs where the landowner or an FWP staff member issues permission. Type II BMAs often require reservations and utilize pasture assignments, hunter number limits, and other hunter management systems.

Attribute label: BMANUM
Attribute definition:
BMA number. This number corresponds to the BMA number in the current hunting season's BMA Hunting Access Guide.

Attribute label: REGION
Attribute definition: FWP Region responsible for managing the BMA.

Attribute label: PDFMAP
Attribute definition: link to the PDF Map for individual BMA property

Attribute label: ENDDATETXT
Attribute definition:
BMA contract end date. No hunting access to BMA after end date. See BMA rules for valid hunting dates and other restrictions. NOTE: BMAs may be closed for periods before the contract end date (e.g., BMAs closed between the end of big game season and the start of spring turkey season OR BMAs closed due to fire concerns).

Attribute label: SHAPE
Attribute definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute label: SHAPE.AREA
Attribute definition: System Attribute

Attribute label: SHAPE.LEN
Attribute definition: System Attribute
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Distribution Information:
Distributor:
Adam Messer
GIS Coordinator
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1420 East 6th Ave
PO Box 200701
Helena, Montana 59620-0701


Telephone: 406-444-0095
E-Mail: amesser@mt.gov


Resource description: Offline Data


Distribution liability:
FWP will not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of errors in this data set.
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Metadata Reference Information:
Metadata date: 04/22/2021
Metadata contact:
Smith Wells
GIS Analyst/Technician
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1420 East 6th Ave
PO Box 200701
Helena, Montana 59620-0701


Telephone: 406-444-3759
E-Mail: Smith.Wells@mt.gov


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