HB258

Requiring the extension of wolf hunting season

Failed·5/22/25

Montana HB258 would require the Fish and Wildlife Commission to authorize a wolf hunting season.

Montana HB258 amends the state's hunting regulations to require the Fish and Wildlife Commission to authorize a wolf hunting season. The bill specifies that the wolf hunting season must end in concurrence with the spring bear hunting seasons. The commission retains the authority to adjust the dates for specific wolf management units based on regional recommendations. The bill also allows for the use of specified hunting arms, including bow and arrow, for wolf hunting.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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54 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Fish and Game Hearing

Feb 11, 2025

3:00 PM

House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 11, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Apr 11, 2025

House

(H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred