Senate Joint Resolution No. 2025SJ0017.2, introduced by Senators Novak, Loge, Cohenour, and Maness, calls for an interim study to assess resident hunter satisfaction regarding nonresident hunting pressure in Montana. The resolution highlights a significant increase in nonresident hunting license sales and a decline in public hunting access, prompting concerns among resident hunters. The study aims to evaluate various factors contributing to nonresident overcrowding, including license sales, hunting pressure, and potential solutions to improve resident satisfaction, such as adjusting license allocations and fees.

The resolution requests the Legislative Council to designate an appropriate interim committee to conduct the study, which will include a human dimensions study of resident hunter satisfaction. The committee is tasked with collaborating with the public and relevant stakeholders, including the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, to gather data and propose legislative solutions. The findings and recommendations from the study are to be reported to the 70th Legislature in the form of introduced bills by September 15, 2026.