Montana House Bill 468, which will open hound hunting for black bears and allow the pursuit of black bears with dogs during a training season, has passed the Senate by a vote of 28-22. House Bill 468 now moves on to the Governor’s desk after previously passing the House of Representatives by a 60-38 vote.
Take Action Today! Montana members should call or contact Gov. Greg Gianforte and urge him to sign House Bill 468 into law.
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HB 468 would allow the hunting of black bears during the spring season with the aid of dogs, as well as establishing a training season for hounds from the end of the black bear spring season through June 15.
“This is a major development for houndsmen in Montana and the Alliance applauds the legislatures efforts to join many of their neighboring states in adopting bear hunting with hounds as a sound wildlife management practice,” said Jacob Hupp associate director of state services at the Sportsmen’s Alliance.
About the Sportsmen’s Alliance: The Sportsmen’s Alliance protects and defends America’s wildlife conservation programs and the pursuits – hunting, fishing and trapping – that generate the money to pay for them. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation is responsible for public education, legal defense and research. Its mission is accomplished through several distinct programs coordinated to provide the most complete defense capability possible. Stay connected to Sportsmen’s Alliance: Online, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
