RECOMMENDED LEGISLATION 



Non-Resident Bear License 



Black and brown bear numbers have been held 

 at a good level in Montana bear habitats. Additional 

 hunting pressure can be exerted on them. In 1961 

 the Legislature provided for a $20 non-resident bear 

 license until December 31, 1962. It is recommended 

 that authority for the Fish and Game Commission to 

 continue issuance of this license be provided by the 

 Legislature. 



Special Non-Resident Deer and Antelope License 



Since 1955 the Legislature has granted authority 

 to the Fish and Game Commission to issue $20 non- 

 resident deer licenses and $20 non-resident antelope 

 licenses. Authority to issue these licenses has be- 

 come a valuable tool to direct hunting pressure in 

 areas where it is needed. Since 1955 the following 

 number of licenses have been issued: 



It is recommended that the Legislature perpetuate 

 authority of the Commission to issue these licenses. 

 Resident hunting pressure in certain areas of the 



State is insufficient to give adequate harvest for the 

 good of the deer habitats in those areas. 



Fish Habitat Protection 



Montana streams have provided excellent trout 

 fishing for many people throughout the nation. Fish- 

 ing is an important part of tourism which is of great 

 economic importance to the state. Therefore, mainten- 

 ance of good quality trout stream fishing is a re- 

 source worth saving. The Montana Fish and Gome 

 Commission recommends the enactment of legisla- 

 tion which is designed to protect stream fishing 

 habitat. 



Separate Bird and Fishing License To Broaden 

 Hunter Safety Training License Requirement 



Firearms safety training for young adults has 

 been recognized as resulting in greater safety for 

 those who hunt. Present laws require only those 

 persons age 12 through 17 must present a certificate 

 showing they have completed a hunter safety train- 

 ing course before they may purchase a resident big 

 game license. 



Non-Resident Deer 

 Hunter Success 

 Non-Resident Antelope 

 Hunter Success 



195S 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 



2,623 6,445 5,038 7,533 9,291 12,042 13,427 



87.8% 87.0% 91.7% 92.8% 

 3,495 5,033 2,895 1,237 1,043 2,778 



98.5% 96.1% 



