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MT HB283
Bill
Status
Vetoed
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tyson Running Wolf
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission to issue one male mountain sheep license and one male Shiras moose license annually through either a competitive auction or a lottery system, expanding from auction-only distribution
- Wildlife conservation organizations involved in mountain sheep or moose conservation may be authorized to conduct the auction or lottery, retaining up to 10% of proceeds for reasonable expenses
- All remaining proceeds must be used by the department for the substantial benefit of mountain sheep or moose, in addition to existing management funds
- Requires the department to report auction or lottery proceeds usage to the office of budget and program planning (for mountain sheep licenses)
- Effective date is March 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Revise laws for hunting licenses lotteries
Fish and Wildlife
Last Action
(H) Veto Override Failed in Legislature
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Fish and Game2/21/2025
Fish, Wildlife, and Parks1/23/2025
Full Bill Text
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