HB417

Provide for the Montana hunters first act to create a hunting impact study and mandatory hunter reporting

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB417 establishes a study on nonresident hunting impacts and mandates reporting of hunting activity.

Montana HB417, known as the Montana Hunters First Act, directs the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to conduct a study on the impacts of nonresident hunters on deer and elk hunting in Montana and its administrative regions. The study will analyze various data, including hunter days and harvest reporting, and must be completed by December 1, 2026. The department is required to publish a comprehensive report accessible to the public, detailing findings and recommendations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

3:00 PM

House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hearing

History

Feb 26, 2025

House

(H) Bill Withdrawn per House Rule H30-50(3)(b)

Feb 25, 2025

House

(H) Hearing Canceled (H) Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Feb 24, 2025

House

(H) Hearing (H) Fish, Wildlife and Parks