Montana HB176 would allow unlimited wolf hunting when the wolf population reaches 450 or more.

Montana HB176 revises wolf hunting laws to institute an unlimited gray wolf hunting quota when the wolf population is at or above 450 wolves. The Fish and Wildlife Commission would be required to authorize the issuance of multiple wolf licenses to applicants and allow the use of bait for wolf hunting or trapping. The bill also mandates data consistency in determining wolf populations using integrated patch occupancy models.

Montana HB176 would allow unlimited wolf hunting when the wolf population reaches 450 or more.

Montana HB176 revises wolf hunting laws to institute an unlimited gray wolf hunting quota when the wolf population is at or above 450 wolves. The Fish and Wildlife Commission would be required to authorize the issuance of multiple wolf licenses to applicants and allow the use of bait for wolf hunting or trapping. The bill also mandates data consistency in determining wolf populations using integrated patch occupancy models.