House Bill No. introduced by G. Parry aims to revise laws concerning the use of hunter orange while hunting in Montana. The bill grants the Fish and Wildlife Commission the authority to adopt rules regarding the requirements for wearing hunter orange or similarly visible clothing materials as a safety measure for individuals hunting or accompanying someone who is hunting. Additionally, the bill amends Sections 87-1-301 and 87-6-404 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) 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 establish rules related to 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, thus eliminating the associated deletion. The overall intent of the bill is to improve hunting safety regulations while providing the commission with the flexibility to set specific rules regarding the use of hunter orange.

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