The 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. This 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. The data for this report must be compiled using currently available information.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 87-1-201 of the Montana Code Annotated to include this new reporting requirement. The department is tasked with ensuring that the report is comprehensive and reflects accurate hunting activity within the state, thereby enhancing transparency and providing valuable insights into hunting trends and participation.

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: 87-1-201