The bill revises laws related to the use of hunter orange while hunting in Montana. It grants the Fish and Wildlife Commission the authority to adopt rules regarding the use of hunter orange or similarly visible clothing materials as a safety measure for individuals hunting or accompanying someone who is hunting. Additionally, the bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate these new rules and repeals Section 87-6-414, which previously mandated the wearing of hunter orange while big game hunting.

In Section 87-1-301, the bill introduces provisions that allow the commission to establish rules concerning hunter orange requirements, enhancing safety measures for hunters. Furthermore, it removes the previous legal requirement for hunters to wear hunter orange during big game hunting, thereby streamlining regulations while still promoting safety through the new rulemaking authority. The bill aims to balance hunting safety with regulatory flexibility for the commission.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-1-301, 87-6-404
HB0347_1(1): 87-1-301, 87-6-404
HB0347_1: 87-1-301, 87-6-404