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MT HB176
Bill
Status
Failed
5/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shannon Maness
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AI Summary
- Raises the population threshold triggering an unlimited statewide wolf hunting quota from 450 to 550 wolves
- Authorizes the Fish and Wildlife Commission (when population exceeds 550) to issue multiple wolf licenses per person, allow unlimited harvest by single individuals, permit baiting, and allow night hunting with artificial light or night vision on private land
- Creates a tiered management system: when population is between 450-550 wolves, the commission may apply different harvest regulations by administrative district, with most liberal rules in areas with the most wolves
- Requires consistent use of integrated patch occupancy model criteria for wolf population estimates, while allowing new modeling techniques to be used alongside it
- Maintains existing provisions allowing landowners to take wolves threatening human safety, livestock, or dogs without purchasing a license
Legislative Description
Require unlimited wolf hunting quota when population is at or above 450 wolves
Fish and Wildlife
Last Action
(H) Died in Process
5/22/2025
Committee Referrals
Fish and Game2/13/2025
Fish, Wildlife, and Parks1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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