HB568

Provide for the Montana Hunters First Act

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Montana HB568 establishes the Montana Hunters First Act, requiring a study on nonresident impacts on deer and elk hunting.

Montana HB568, known as the Montana Hunters First Act, mandates the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to conduct a study on the impacts of nonresident hunters on deer and elk hunting in Montana. The study will cover various data points and must be completed by December 1, 2026. The act requires the department to publish a comprehensive report accessible to the public, detailing the findings and methods used. Sections 1 and 2 of the act will terminate on December 31, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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1 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Fish and Game Hearing

Feb 25, 2025

3:00 PM

House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 2, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President