The bill proposes amendments to Section 87-1-304 of the Montana Code Annotated, specifically focusing on the regulation of wolf hunting seasons. It mandates that the Fish and Wildlife Commission must authorize a wolf hunting season that aligns with the spring bear hunting season. Additionally, the commission is granted the authority to adjust the dates for specific wolf management units based on regional recommendations. This change aims to streamline hunting regulations and ensure that the wolf hunting season is effectively coordinated with other hunting activities.

In the amendments, the bill also includes several deletions and insertions to clarify the commission's powers regarding hunting regulations. Notably, it removes the phrase "thereof" and replaces it with "of any area or district" to enhance clarity in the context of closed seasons for hunting, trapping, or fishing. Furthermore, it specifies that the commission may authorize a wolf trapping season that opens the first Monday after Thanksgiving and closes on March 15 of the following year, with the possibility of adjusting dates for specific management units. Overall, the bill seeks to revise and modernize the laws governing wolf hunting in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-1-304
HB0258_1(1): 87-1-304
HB0258_1(2): 87-1-304
HB0258_1(3): 87-1-304
HB0258_1: 87-1-304