Montana 2025 Legislative Session

[Gerald Martin]

Just saw on Facebook hb 133 in regards to mandatory reporting being discussed on hunting Montana. After reading comments on that and numerous other wildlife/hunting related topics over the last year, I realize I have greatly underestimated just how little regard the average MT resident hunter has for wildlife and proper management. Any positive change is going to be an absolute mountain to overcome with how little most of these guys understand or care about the resources. I have even more appreciation for what you guys have been doing and gone through this last year in particular.

Change begins with the first comment anyone sends to their legislator.


My first involvement started only because folks who were already involved challenged me to comment. My first trip to testify happened only because @BigFin offered up the opportunity to carpool.

Once involved, I was amazed at how a few folks who showed up could affect management decisions. It doesn’t always go the way you want, but it does often enough to realize that involvement makes a difference.

 

[cgasner1]

Just saw on Facebook hb 133 in regards to mandatory reporting being discussed on hunting Montana. After reading comments on that and numerous other wildlife/hunting related topics over the last year, I realize I have greatly underestimated just how little regard the average MT resident hunter has for wildlife and proper management. Any positive change is going to be an absolute mountain to overcome with how little most of these guys understand or care about the resources. I have even more appreciation for what you guys have been doing and gone through this last year in particular.

The breakfast flakes also talked about it Friday and said it’s a government over reach and it’s none of their business who is harvesting what.