House Bill No. introduced by C. Cochran mandates that individuals who purchase a hunting license for game animals must report their hunting activity for each animal harvested. This reporting must be completed before the individual is eligible to purchase a new game animal license in the following license year. The bill grants the department the authority to establish rules regarding the implementation of this reporting requirement, which may include details on reporting systems, deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance.

Additionally, the bill includes a codification instruction indicating that the new reporting requirement will be integrated into Title 87, chapter 2, part 1 of the Montana Code. The effective date for this act is set for March 1, 2026.