The bill aims to revise hunting license regulations in Montana by implementing restrictions on the issuance of sheep, moose, and goat tags for nonresidents. Specifically, it stipulates that the number of sex-specific tags for sheep and moose available to nonresidents will be limited to 10% of the tags offered to residents from the previous year. Additionally, preference for these nonresident tags will be given to nonresident relatives of residents. The bill also prohibits nonresidents from purchasing undrawn licenses, tags, and permits for certain game animals, while allowing for exceptions for unlimited sheep tags. Furthermore, it establishes that no more than 10% of licenses available to resident archers in the previous year may be sold to nonresident archers.

In terms of fees, the bill introduces a new fee structure for a special archery license, charging $10 for residents and $100 for nonresidents. The language in Section 87-2-708 is amended to reflect this fee change, replacing the previous wording regarding the fee structure. Overall, the bill seeks to balance hunting opportunities between residents and nonresidents while providing specific guidelines for the allocation of hunting tags and licenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 87-2-506, 87-2-708