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.

 

[SAJ-99]

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.

Sounds like a little northern Idaho influence. Those people wouldn’t answer phone calls either so their opinion shouldn’t matter. The main problem is some of them keep getting elected to the legislature.

 

[Beignet]

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.

Breakfast Flakes? Maybe I’m obtuse but this reference is over my head.

 

[bigsky2]

Breakfast Flakes? Maybe I’m obtuse but this reference is over my head.

I think it’s a radio show in Billings.

 

[Beignet]

I think it’s a radio show in Billings.

Sure is. Thanks!

 

[cgasner1]

Breakfast Flakes? Maybe I’m obtuse but this reference is over my head.

They are usually pretty on point and fairly well informed. They missed the ball on that one. I sent them a email about it but they are out this week on a big trip they do with all the fans to Mexico. What sucks is i know a lot of people that listen to them don’t do any research they just trust their judgement

 

[cgasner1]

[email protected] if anyone else is board today in this weather and wants to send them one. I may have mentioned something about hb 139 in the email also. Be nice they are usually pretty good about coming back to things if people reach out to them

 

[B&CTom]

Email sent to the Breakfast Flakes

 

[Beignet]

What sucks is i know a lot of people that listen to them don’t do any research they just trust their judgement

The loss of critical thinking skills by the general public has been a toughie in a lot of ways.

Glad you guys reached out and that they’re pretty receptive to revisiting things.