SB514

Generally revise laws related to upland game bird seasons

Complete·5/12/25

Montana SB514 revises upland game bird hunting seasons and allows residents to hunt before nonresidents.

Montana SB514 revises laws related to upland game bird seasons, allowing residents to begin hunting 10 days prior to nonresidents for all upland game birds except mountain grouse. The bill defines mountain grouse as blue grouse, spruce grouse, and ruffed grouse. The changes are effective March 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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2 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 3, 2025

3:00 PM

House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hearing

Feb 27, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Fish and Game Hearing

History

May 16, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker