House Bill No. introduced by B. Carter and others mandates that trappers post notice signs in specific locations on public lands managed by the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Trappers are required to place these signs at trailheads where traps or snares are located within 1,000 feet or within 100 feet of any point on a public trail. If no trailhead exists, the sign must be posted at the point of access to the trail. The bill outlines specific requirements for the signage, including size, durability, and content, which must inform the public about the presence of traps or snares and the legal implications of disturbing them.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a notice sign is found to be illegible or missing, the trapper is responsible for replacing it within 24 hours. Signs can only be removed after all traps and snares have been taken down. The bill also provides definitions for "public trail" and "trailhead" to clarify the terms used in the legislation. This new section is intended to be codified as part of Title 87, chapter 2, part 6 of the Montana Code.