This bill establishes a Trapping Apprentice Certificate Program and revises the existing Apprentice Hunting Certificate Program to encompass both hunting and trapping activities. It sets forth eligibility criteria for both apprentices and their mentors, ensuring that individuals who wish to engage in these activities have the necessary guidance and training. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 87-2-105, 87-2-520, and 87-2-810, to reflect these changes.

Key amendments include the removal of the term "hunting" from the Apprentice Certificate references, allowing for the inclusion of trapping. The bill introduces a requirement for apprentices to complete a trapper education course in addition to the existing hunter safety course. It also specifies that apprentices must be accompanied by a mentor during hunting and trapping activities, with defined qualifications for mentors. Furthermore, the bill outlines the types of licenses and tags that apprentices may acquire, ensuring that they are appropriately regulated while participating in these outdoor activities.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_1(1): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_1(2): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_1(3): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_1(4): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_1(5): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_1(6): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_1(7): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_1: 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(1): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(10): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(11): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(12): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(13): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(14): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(2): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(3): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(4): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(5): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(6): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(7): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(8): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2(9): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_2: 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(1): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(10): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(11): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(12): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(13): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(14): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(15): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(16): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(17): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(18): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(19): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(2): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(20): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(21): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(3): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(4): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(5): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(6): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(7): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(8): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X(9): 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810
HB0096_X: 87-2-105, 87-2-520, 87-2-810