Bill > HB133

This bill requires hunters in Montana to report their hunting activity for each game animal they hunt after purchasing a hunting license. Specifically, hunters must report their hunting activity before they can purchase a new game animal license in the following year. The term "game animal" is defined in section 87-2-101 of Montana law, which likely includes species like deer, elk, and other huntable wildlife. The state's wildlife department (referred to as "the department" in the bill) is granted rulemaking authority to establish the details of the reporting system, including specific reporting methods, deadlines, and potential penalties for non-compliance. The bill will become effective on March 1, 2026, and is intended to be integrated into Title 87, chapter 2, part 1 of Montana's legal code, which likely covers wildlife and hunting regulations. The goal appears to be to improve tracking of hunting activities and potentially aid in wildlife management efforts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0414