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Commissioners briefed on new state requirement to notify counties before relocating large predators
Summary
A county official told the Pondera County Commission that House Bill 648 requires state agencies to notify counties before relocating large predators; commissioners confirmed the measure is notification-only, without county veto authority.
At the May 14, 2025 meeting, a county official reported on a briefing with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff and the sheriff regarding House Bill 648, which the presenter said requires notification to counties when the state plans to relocate large predators into a county.
The official reported asking whether counties could approve or deny relocations; the presenter said the state response was that the requirement is strictly notification and does not give counties veto power. A commissioner noted the county cannot direct state wildlife actions.
The exchange was informational; no formal county action or policy change was proposed or taken at the meeting.
