Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks analyzing nonresident hunting impacts, seeks hunter input

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 491

Last Updated: 4 days, 15 hours ago

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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is collecting data on the impacts of nonresident hunters on deer, elk, upland game birds, and water fowl hunting in the state, and is asking hunters to provide feedback about how nonresident hunting impacts how licenses are allocated.

The survey is part of a study bill — House Bill 568 — passed by the 2025 Legislature. The Montana Hunters First Act, sponsored by Republican Rep. Courtenay Sprunger, directed FWP to …

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