LC 1271 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Revise laws related to mule deer buck hunting in November

This bill amends Montana's wildlife regulations to prevent the state's Fish and Game Commission from closing the general rifle season for mule deer bucks during November, which coincides with the deer rut period. The change ensures that Montana hunters can continue harvesting mature male mule deer in November, a practice that has been part of local hunting traditions for generations. While the bill protects this statewide opportunity, it still allows the Commission to manage buck harvest limits in specific hunting districts where population control may be necessary. The legislation primarily affects hunters and wildlife managers by establishing a permanent constraint on the Commission's authority to close this particular hunting window.
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Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Last action Jan 7, 2025
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