House Bill No. aims to revise laws related to wolf hunting in Montana by establishing specific harvest quotas and bag limits, as well as requiring the Fish and Wildlife Commission to authorize a wolf hunting season. The bill proposes to align the wolf hunting season with the spring bear hunting season, allowing for a more coordinated approach to wildlife management. Notably, the commission is mandated to set a wolf hunting season that concludes in concurrence with the spring bear hunting season, with the flexibility to adjust dates based on regional recommendations.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 87-1-304 of the Montana Code Annotated, which includes changes to the language regarding the commission's authority to manage hunting seasons and quotas. The amendments specify that the commission shall set a quota of two wolves and a bag limit of one wolf within 15 miles of the borders of Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, with illegally harvested wolves counting against these quotas. The bill also clarifies the commission's ability to open or close hunting seasons and manage specific areas to ensure sustainable wildlife populations.

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(4): 87-1-304
HB0258_1(5): 87-1-304
HB0258_1(6): 87-1-304
HB0258_1(7): 87-1-304
HB0258_1: 87-1-304
HB0258_2(1): 87-1-304
HB0258_2(10): 87-1-304
HB0258_2(11): 87-1-304
HB0258_2(12): 87-1-304
HB0258_2(2): 87-1-304
HB0258_2(3): 87-1-304
HB0258_2(4): 87-1-304
HB0258_2(5): 87-1-304
HB0258_2(6): 87-1-304
HB0258_2(7): 87-1-304
HB0258_2(8): 87-1-304
HB0258_2(9): 87-1-304
HB0258_2: 87-1-304
HB0258_3(1): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(10): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(11): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(12): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(13): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(14): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(15): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(16): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(2): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(3): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(4): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(5): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(6): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(7): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(8): 87-1-304
HB0258_3(9): 87-1-304
HB0258_3: 87-1-304