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MT SB63
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits hunters from using electronic motion-tracking devices that relay information on the movement of game animals, fur-bearing animals, upland game birds, or migratory game birds on the same calendar day they hunt or intend to hunt
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Bans communicating animal or bird location information to another person as a hunting aid within the same calendar day of using an electronic motion-tracking device
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Exempts radio-tracking collars attached to hunting dogs from the motion-tracking device restrictions
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Expands coverage from the original law, which only addressed "game animals," to include fur-bearing animals and game birds
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Violations are punishable by fines of $50 to $1,000, up to 6 months imprisonment, and potential forfeiture of hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses
Legislative Description
Revise law related to the use of motion-tracking devices while hunting
Fish and Wildlife
Last Action
(H) Died in Standing Committee
5/23/2025