Revising laws related to the use of manned and unmanned aircraft while hunting

This bill updates Montana laws to allow the use of both manned and unmanned aircraft for herding or driving wild animals that are damaging private property or crops, provided a permit is issued by the state department. It also clarifies existing restrictions by explicitly prohibiting the use of aircraft to spot game animals, concentrate wildlife for hunting, or communicate locations of game to other hunters on the same day. The legislation establishes specific penalties for violations, including fines, potential jail time, and license forfeitures that vary depending on the type of animal involved. These changes aim to create clearer rules for when aircraft use is permitted versus prohibited during hunting activities.