This bill mandates the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to publish an annual public report detailing hunting district data specifically for elk, deer, and antelope. The report will include various statistics such as the estimated number of resident and nonresident hunters, the total number of days hunted in each district, the average number of days hunted per hunter, and the species being hunted. This new requirement aims to enhance transparency and provide valuable insights into hunting activities across the state.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 87-1-201 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate this reporting obligation. The legal language added specifies the types of data to be included in the report, ensuring that the department utilizes currently available data to compile these statistics. This initiative is part of a broader effort to manage wildlife populations effectively and promote responsible hunting practices while keeping the public informed.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-1-201
HB0175_1(1): 87-1-201
HB0175_1(2): 87-1-201
HB0175_1(3): 87-1-201
HB0175_1(4): 87-1-201
HB0175_1(5): 87-1-201
HB0175_1(6): 87-1-201
HB0175_1(7): 87-1-201
HB0175_1(8): 87-1-201
HB0175_1: 87-1-201
HB0175_2: 87-1-201
HB0175_X(1): 87-1-201
HB0175_X(10): 87-1-201
HB0175_X(2): 87-1-201
HB0175_X(3): 87-1-201
HB0175_X(4): 87-1-201
HB0175_X(5): 87-1-201
HB0175_X(6): 87-1-201
HB0175_X(7): 87-1-201
HB0175_X(8): 87-1-201
HB0175_X(9): 87-1-201
HB0175_X: 87-1-201