The bill revises laws related to elk licenses in Montana, specifically focusing on the issuance and purchase of antlerless elk tags. It amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to allow for the issuance of a new Class A-9 resident antlerless elk B tag, while also establishing rules for the number of licenses and tags that can be purchased by residents and nonresidents. The bill specifies that a resident may be issued a tag to harvest one antlered elk and no more than four Class A-9 antlerless elk B tag licenses during a license year, with the potential for variable license structures based on management goals.

Additionally, the bill sets the fee for a Class B-12 nonresident antlerless elk B tag license at $270 and outlines the conditions under which the commission can issue multiple licenses for game management purposes. It also includes a delayed effective date of March 1, 2026, for the new provisions to take effect. Overall, the bill aims to enhance elk management and hunting regulations in Montana while providing clearer guidelines for hunters.

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(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: 87-2-104, 87-2-501