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Montana legislator proposes bill requiring reporting of hunting activity

A Montana legislator has proposed a bill that would require a hunter to “report their hunting activity for a game animal before they are eligible to purchase a new game animal license during the following license year.”

A Montana legislator has proposed a bill that would require a hunter to “report their hunting activity for a game animal before they are eligible to purchase a new game animal license during the following license year.”

The bill also notes: “The department may make rules to implement this section, including but not limited to reporting systems, deadlines, and penalties.”

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HB 133 is introduced by Representative Curtis Cochran, and has been referred to the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committe.

Cochran is a Republican from St. Regis.

Feedback can be directed to Representative Cochran here:

177 Red Hill Rd
St Regis, MT 59866

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Telephone

406-280-0081

Email address

Curtis.Cochran@legmt.gov

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