HB219

Generally revise hunting laws related to unlawful contest or prize

Complete·4/17/25

Montana HB219 revises hunting laws, prohibiting unlawful contests or prizes for hunting game animals and allowing reimbursements for wolf hunting.

Montana HB219 amends hunting laws by prohibiting the offering of prizes for hunting game animals, except for contests based on animal size or weight with a prize limit of $50. It also allows reimbursements for costs incurred by individuals who lawfully harvest wolves. Violators face fines and imprisonment.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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19 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Fish and Game Hearing

Jan 28, 2025

3:00 PM

House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hearing

History

Apr 18, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 17, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 9, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President