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.

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.