Resident asks permission to hunt on small county parcel near neighborhood

A resident told Musselshell County officials he would like permission to hunt on a small piece of county-owned land adjacent to his backyard, saying a friend, Tim McKenna, "he's a deputy sheriff out of Wheatland County Sheriff's Department," had taught him how to hunt.

Commissioners and meeting participants discussed the proximity of the county parcel to nearby homes and to an area referred to in the meeting as "the K". The resident said the neighboring Sniders own about "just under 500 acres" and may give him permission to hunt on their land; officials noted that if hunting occurred it should be away from the K and not toward houses.

Officials raised safety concerns and advised caution about shooting on county land. One participant said, "Well, we don't have any opposition to that. So you can," while adding cautions about where shooting would be acceptable. Participants emphasized staying well away from the K trail and ensuring an adequate backstop before shooting.

The resident asked whether any formal documentation would be required; officials said the county would likely involve the county attorney to clarify the record and any permissions. The exchange ended without a formal restriction or recorded denial; public comment then closed and the commission moved on to adjournment business.

The matter on the record was a request from a resident; officials did not record a formal permit or prohibition in the transcript and indicated further administrative steps (including possible county attorney input) would be needed to resolve documentation or formal permission.