HB176

Require unlimited wolf hunting quota when population is at or above 450 wolves

Failed·5/22/25

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.

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Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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26 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 20, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Fish and Game Hearing

Jan 21, 2025

3:00 PM

House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

(S) Motion to Reconsider Failed

Mar 31, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading