Senate Bill No. [number] aims to revise laws related to elk licenses in Montana by providing for the issuance and purchase of antlerless elk tags. The bill amends Sections 87-2-104 and 87-2-501 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include new provisions for antlerless elk tags, specifically introducing a Class A-9 resident antlerless elk B tag and a Class B-12 nonresident antlerless elk B tag. The bill allows the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to issue more than one antlerless elk tag to applicants under certain conditions and establishes a fee of $270 for the Class B-12 nonresident antlerless elk B tag license. Additionally, it specifies that residents may be issued a tag for one antlered elk and no more than two antlerless elk tags during a license year, with the possibility of variable license structures based on management goals.

The bill also includes a delayed effective date of March 1, 2026, allowing time for the necessary rulemaking and implementation processes. Other amendments include clarifications on the fees for various licenses and the conditions under which they may be issued. The changes aim to enhance game management and provide more opportunities for hunters while ensuring sustainable wildlife practices.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_1(1): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_1(2): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_1(3): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_1(4): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_1(5): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_1: 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_2(1): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_2(10): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_2(2): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_2(3): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_2(4): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_2(5): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_2(6): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_2(7): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_2(8): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_2(9): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_2: 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_3(1): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_3(2): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_3(3): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_3(4): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_3(5): 87-2-104, 87-2-501
SB0270_3: 87-2-104, 87-2-501