House Bill No. introduced by P. Fielder, at the request of the Environmental Quality Council, aims to revise the definition of "upland game birds" in Montana law. The bill amends Sections 87-2-101 and 87-6-101 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include California quail and Gambel's quail as part of the upland game birds category. The current definition of upland game birds will be updated to reflect these additions, while also removing the mention of chukar partridge.

Additionally, the bill establishes a delayed effective date, stating that the changes will take effect on March 1, 2026. This allows for a transition period before the new definitions are enforced. The revisions are intended to clarify the classification of upland game birds, thereby potentially impacting hunting regulations and wildlife management in the state.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(1): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(2): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(3): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(4): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(5): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(6): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(7): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(8): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(9): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1: 87-2-101, 87-6-101