Recreational use is considered a special use.
The bureau is responsible for the commercial use of state lands, including developing new leases and administering existing leases. The bureau also coordinates the issuance of land use licenses for shorter-term uses of state lands. The department issued 10 new leases and 94 new licenses in FY 2000. The special use program is actively developing tracts of land with high potential for commercial leases in Great Falls, Bozeman, and Kalispell. Establishment of new leases and licenses for a multitude of special uses holds great promise for increased revenue to the trusts.