The bill amends Section 87-6-214 of the Montana Code Annotated to allow reimbursements for costs incurred in the hunting or trapping of wolves, specifically for individuals who lawfully harvest wolves. This change broadens the eligibility for reimbursements by removing the requirement that individuals must be licensed to hunt or trap wolves, instead allowing any person who lawfully harvests wolves to receive these reimbursements.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that prizes may be awarded for game birds or fur-bearing animals based on size, quality, or rarity, and it maintains a monetary limit for certain contests related to game animals. The penalties for violations of this section remain unchanged, including fines and potential forfeiture of hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-6-214
HB0219_1(1): 87-6-214
HB0219_1(2): 87-6-214
HB0219_1(3): 87-6-214
HB0219_1(4): 87-6-214
HB0219_1(5): 87-6-214
HB0219_1(6): 87-6-214
HB0219_1: 87-6-214
HB0219_2: 87-6-214
HB0219_X(1): 87-6-214
HB0219_X(2): 87-6-214
HB0219_X(3): 87-6-214
HB0219_X(4): 87-6-214
HB0219_X(5): 87-6-214
HB0219_X: 87-6-214