Generally revise laws related to the unlawful use of aircraft for hunting
This bill amends Montana's wildlife laws to strengthen restrictions on using aircraft for hunting purposes. It directly affects hunters and aircraft operators by prohibiting the use of planes or drones to locate, pursue, or hunt game animals, and it bans possessing unmanned aerial vehicles while hunting. Key provisions extend the waiting period after aircraft use to 48 hours before hunting, ban communicating animal locations from the air to ground hunters, and increase fines and license forfeiture penalties for violations. The law includes exceptions for emergency situations, search and rescue operations, and authorized predator control activities.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 13, 2024
Last action Jan 14, 2025
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