The bill establishes a Class F nonresident wildlife management area shed hunting license, allowing nonresidents to shed hunt in designated areas for a fee of $50. It introduces a waiting period for nonresidents, permitting residents to access these areas seven days prior to nonresidents. The bill outlines penalties for violations, including warnings for first offenses, misdemeanors and fines for subsequent offenses, and potential forfeiture of hunting privileges. Additionally, it amends existing laws to incorporate definitions for "shed hunt" and "shed hunting," and grants rulemaking authority to the commission regarding these activities.

The bill also amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include the new license and its associated regulations. Specifically, it modifies definitions related to hunting and conservation licenses, ensuring that the new nonresident shed hunting license is integrated into the existing framework. The amendments clarify the requirements for obtaining a conservation license and the penalties for violations, thereby enhancing the management of wildlife resources in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_1(1): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_1(2): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_1(3): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_1(4): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_1(5): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_1: 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_X(1): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_X(10): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_X(11): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_X(2): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_X(3): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_X(4): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_X(5): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_X(6): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_X(7): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_X(8): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_X(9): 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202
HB0897_X: 87-1-304, 87-2-101, 87-2-201, 87-2-202