The heritage muzzleloader hunt is the product of legislation earlier this year and the recent adoption of regulations by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission.
In 1999 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service first passed regulations allowing states in the Central Flyway to adopt expanded hunting methods for snow and Ross’s geese due to swelling
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Thursday placed additional restrictions on wolf trapping aimed at reducing the number of federally protected grizzly bears and Canada lynx caught unintentionally.
The vote followed a passionate hearing where commissioners and public commenters sparred over fair chase ethics, science-based wildlife management and legislative mandates.