MontanaResolution asks lawmakers to study nonresident hunting pressure
If assigned, a legislative committee would study Montana resident hunters’ views on nonresident hunting pressure and send proposed bills to the 70th Legislature.
What it does
The resolution asks a committee to study resident hunters’ views on nonresident hunting pressure, ways to reduce it, and how to address any lost license revenue.
Argument forA study could help lawmakers weigh resident hunters’ views, wildlife data, and approaches used elsewhere before proposing ways to reduce hunting pressure.
Argument againstIf lawmakers later consider fewer nonresident licenses, wildlife officials could lose revenue, which might lead to pressure for higher license fees.
More detail
The resolution asks the Legislative Council to assign a committee to study resident hunters’ views on nonresident hunting pressure and possible responses. The study would focus on resident hunters’ satisfaction with nonresident hunting pressure in Montana and possible ways to reduce that pressure. The study would examine hunting data, wildlife trends, possible causes of crowding, and ways to address any lost license revenue. The committee would work with the public and relevant groups, including the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. If staff conduct the study, the Environmental Quality Council must receive and review its findings or conclusions. The study, including any required presentation and review, must finish before September 15, 2026. The results would go to the 70th Legislature as introduced bills.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 23(S) Died in ProcessDied
- Apr 2(S) Motion
- Vote recorded ReconsAction -Novak. Result: fail.Upper
- Apr 1(S) Fiscal Note Printed
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: fail.Upper
- Apr 1(S) Fiscal Note Signed
- Apr 1(S) 3rd Reading
- Apr 1(S) Scheduled for 3rd ReadingMinor
- Apr 1(S) Fiscal Note ReceivedMinor
- Mar 31(S) 2nd ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 31(S) Scheduled for 2nd ReadingMinor
- Mar 21(S) Committee Report - (S) Fish and Game
- Mar 20(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Fish and Game
- Vote recorded do_pass_as_amended. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 21(S) Hearing - (S) Fish and Game
- Feb 20(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Fish and GameMinor
- Feb 20(S) 1st Reading
- Feb 19(S) Introduced
- Feb 17(LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
- Feb 16(LC) Draft in Assembly
- Feb 15(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
- Feb 15(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
- Feb 13(LC) Draft in Edit
- Feb 13(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- Jan 1(LC) Drafter AssignedIntroduced
Environment & EnergyGovernment & Ethics