This bill revises the laws governing the management of gray wolves in Montana, specifically amending Section 87-1-901 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). It mandates that the Fish and Wildlife Commission apply varied management techniques based on regional conditions, allowing for more liberal harvest regulations in areas with higher wolf populations. Notably, the bill permits the use of thermal and infrared scopes for hunting and trapping wolves, expanding the methods available for wolf management. Additionally, it allows for the issuance of multiple hunting licenses and the trapping of more than one wolf by licensed trappers.

The bill also outlines provisions for landowners to take wolves that pose a threat to human safety, livestock, or dogs without needing a specific hunting license, provided they report the incident and preserve the wolf's carcass. Furthermore, it establishes a quota for the number of wolves that can be taken under these circumstances and allows the commission to impose a moratorium if necessary. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-1-901
HB0259_1(1): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(10): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(11): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(12): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(13): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(14): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(15): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(16): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(17): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(18): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(19): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(2): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(20): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(21): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(3): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(4): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(5): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(6): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(7): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(8): 87-1-901
HB0259_1(9): 87-1-901
HB0259_1: 87-1-901
HB0259_2: 87-1-901
HB0259_X(1): 87-1-901
HB0259_X: 87-1-901
HB0259_2(17): 87-1-901
HB0259_X(10): 87-1-901
HB0259_X(12): 87-1-901
HB0259_X(2): 87-1-901
HB0259_X(3): 87-1-901
HB0259_X(5): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(10): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(14): 87-1-901
HB0259_X(7): 87-1-901
HB0259_X(8): 87-1-901
HB0259_X(11): 87-1-901
HB0259_X(4): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(3): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(11): 87-1-901
HB0259_X(6): 87-1-901
HB0259_X(9): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(1): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(12): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(13): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(15): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(16): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(18): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(19): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(2): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(20): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(4): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(5): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(6): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(7): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(8): 87-1-901
HB0259_2(9): 87-1-901