87-1-201. Powers and duties. (1) Except as provided in subsection (12), the department shall supervise all the wildlife, fish, game, game and nongame birds, waterfowl, and the game and fur-bearing animals of the state and may implement voluntary programs that encourage hunting access on private lands and that promote harmonious relations between landowners and the hunting […]
87-1-202. Publication of orders and rules. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), annual and biennial rules adopted by the commission setting seasonal hunting, fishing, trapping, and land use regulations or by the board setting seasonal land use regulations must be published in a pamphlet format that is made available to the public at all department […]
87-1-203. Effect of orders, rules, and regulations. All orders and rules and regulations for the enforcement of the powers granted to the department shall take effect and be in force after publication and posting as prescribed in this chapter and when so published or posted shall constitute legal notice. History: En. Sec. 29, Ch. 193, L. 1921; […]
87-1-204. Political activity of employees. While retaining the right to vote as the employee pleases and to express opinions on all political questions, an employee of the department may not use the employee’s official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with an election or affecting the results of an election or for the purpose […]
87-1-205. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 56, L. 2021. History: En. 26-109.1 by Sec. 18, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-109.1; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 44, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2830, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
87-1-206. Bounty claims for wild animals. (1) The department shall pay bounty claims for wild animals that have been filed with and approved by the board of livestock. The department shall pay out of the state fish and game funds, other than those funds derived from license fees paid by hunters and anglers, bounties on predatory […]
87-1-207. Establishment of checking stations. The department is authorized to establish checking stations when considered necessary to inspect licenses of hunters and anglers and to inspect any game animals, fish, or fur-bearing animals in the possession of hunters and anglers. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 270, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 26-137; amd. Sec. 2832, Ch. 56, L. […]
87-1-208. Repealed. Sec. 120, Ch. 258, L. 2011. History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 270, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 26-138; amd. Sec. 2833, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
87-1-209. Acquisition and sale of lands or waters. (1) (a) Subject to 87-1-218 and subsection (8) of this section, the department, with the consent of the commission or the board, may acquire for the purpose listed in subsection (1)(b): (i) land or water by purchase, lease, agreement, gift, transfer, or devise. In the case of land acquisition […]
87-1-210. Research, training, and other projects. (1) The department may enter into cooperative agreements with educational institutions and state, federal, or other agencies to promote wildlife research and to train personnel for wildlife management. It may enter into cooperative agreements with federal agencies, municipalities, corporations, organized groups of landowners, associations, and individuals for the development of […]
87-1-211. Repealed. Sec. 3, Ch. 340, L. 1985; sec. 2, Ch. 648, L. 1985. History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 193, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3668, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3668, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 186, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-119.
87-1-212. Terminated. Sec. 6, Ch. 234, L. 1991. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 234, L. 1991.
87-1-213 reserved.
87-1-214. Disclosure of information — legislative finding — large predators. (1) Except for information that is required by law to be reported to state or federal officials, the department may not disclose any information that identifies any person who has lawfully taken a large predator as defined in 87-1-217 during a hunt without the written consent […]
87-1-215. Repealed. Sec. 4, Ch. 346, L. 1995. History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 401, L. 1991.
87-1-216. Wild buffalo or bison as species in need of management — policy — department duties. (1) The legislature finds that significant potential exists for the spread of contagious disease to persons or livestock in Montana and for damage to persons and property by wild buffalo or bison. It is the purpose of this section: (a) to […]
87-1-217. Policy for management of large predators — legislative intent. (1) In managing large predators, the primary goals of the department, in the order of listed priority, are to: (a) protect humans, livestock, and pets; (b) preserve and enhance the safety of the public during outdoor recreational and livelihood activities; and (c) preserve citizens’ opportunities to hunt large game […]
87-1-218. Notice of proposed land acquisitions. (1) For all land acquisitions proposed pursuant to 87-1-209, the department shall provide notice to the board of county commissioners in the county where the proposed acquisition is located. (2) The notice must be provided at least 30 days before the proposed acquisition appears before the commission or the board for […]
87-1-219 and 87-1-220 reserved.
87-1-221. Acquisition, importation, and propagation of fish and game — waterfowl food. The department may: (1) acquire by gift, purchase, capture, or otherwise any fish, game, game birds, or animals for propagation, experimental, or scientific purposes; (2) provide for the importation of game birds and game and fur-bearing animals and for the protection, propagation, and distribution of imported […]
