The bill proposes to amend Section 87-1-247 of the Montana Code Annotated by removing the requirement that the Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program must fund bird releases. This change aims to streamline the program's operations and potentially redirect resources to other areas of wildlife management and enhancement.

Additionally, the bill includes an immediate effective date, ensuring that the changes take effect without delay. This legislative action is being pursued at the request of the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, indicating a strategic shift in how the state manages upland game bird populations and related funding.

Statutes affected:
HB0074_1.pdf: 87-1-247
Introduced: 87-1-247