Bill > HB161

This bill establishes requirements for fish and wildlife decision-making processes in Montana. The key provisions are: 1. The director, department, and commission must use only facts and science, not social science, human dimensions, or people's attitudes/opinions, when making decisions related to fish and wildlife, with some exceptions. 2. The department is authorized to enforce fish and game laws and regulations, subject to the requirements in Section 1. 3. The commission is required to set policies for wildlife management, establish hunting/fishing/trapping rules, and approve certain department actions, all subject to the requirements in Section 1. 4. The commission's authority to regulate hunting equipment, seasons, and limits is subject to the requirements in Section 1. 5. The bill amends various sections of Montana code related to wildlife conservation, management, and decision-making to align with the new requirements established in Section 1.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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