HB568

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.