MT SB106

Expands the definition of "aircraft" to include both manned and unmanned aircraft (drones) for wildlife management permits allowing herding, driving, or hazing of wild animals damaging private property or crops

Changes the restriction on hunting after using aircraft to spot game from "same calendar day" to "within 24 hours," creating a more precise time-based limitation

Adds new prohibitions against intentionally using aircraft to interfere with hunting or disturb wildlife behavior, and against landing aircraft in violation of land use travel plans or on private property without permission while pursuing game

Creates a new exemption allowing aircraft use when supporting agricultural operations, in addition to existing exemptions for emergencies, search and rescue, and predator control

Requires the department to issue permits only during legal general or regular hunting seasons for the species requested, changing from discretionary ("may not") to mandatory ("shall") permit issuance during those periods