HB436

Require trappers to post notice signs near trails on public lands

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB436 mandates trappers to post signs near trails on public lands to warn about traps or snares.

Montana HB436 requires trappers to post notice signs near trails on public lands administered by the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. The signs must be within 1,000 feet of a trailhead or within 100 feet of any point on a public trail. The signs must be at least 8 1/2 x 11 inches, weather-resistant, and include a department phone number, a title stating "Notice: Traps or snares are set in this area," and a statement warning against disturbing traps or snares. The trapper must replace any missing or illegible signs within 24 hours.

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Roll Call Votes

(H) Fish, Wildlife and Parks--To Table

20 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 18, 2025

3:00 PM

House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 20, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Fish, Wildlife and Parks