House Bill No. introduced by G. Parry aims to revise laws concerning the use of hunter orange while hunting in Montana. The bill grants rulemaking authority to the Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish regulations regarding the requirements for wearing hunter orange or similarly visible clothing materials as a safety measure while hunting or accompanying another person who is hunting. Additionally, the bill amends Sections 87-1-301 and 87-6-404 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate these changes and repeals Section 87-6-414, which previously mandated the wearing of hunter orange while big game hunting.

The amendments to Section 87-1-301 include the new provision allowing the commission to adopt rules regarding hunter orange requirements, enhancing safety measures for hunters. In Section 87-6-404, the bill removes the previous requirement for dog handlers tracking wounded game animals to wear hunter orange during the general season, thereby eliminating a specific regulation while maintaining other provisions related to the use of dogs in hunting. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize and clarify the regulations surrounding hunter safety attire while also streamlining existing laws.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-1-301, 87-6-404
HB0347_1(1): 87-1-301, 87-6-404
HB0347_1(2): 87-1-301, 87-6-404
HB0347_1(3): 87-1-301, 87-6-404
HB0347_1: 87-1-301, 87-6-404