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Committee advances bill extending wolf hunting season in targeted areas after contested debate
Summary
A bill to extend wolf hunting season drew divided remarks about elk population declines in northwest Montana and whether the Legislature or FWP should set dates; the House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee voted to advance the bill after a roll call.
The committee took executive action on legislation to adjust wolf hunting season dates and directed the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission to be able to adjust dates for specific wolf management units based on regional recommendations.
A member moved that House Bill 258, “enactorizing laws related to wolf hunting season,” do pass. Representative speakers from high‑use northwest districts argued the bill is intended to respond to heavy wolf pack density and low elk counts…
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