With the start of hunting season on the horizon, wildlife conservation groups have petitioned Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) to implement stronger regulations for hunters and trappers in the state. One would see hunters and trappers required to carry bear spray, and the second would institute a mandatory 24-hour trap check. The proposed rule Flathead Beacon.
Groups Petition Montana FWP for Mandatory Bear Spray, 24-Hour Trap Checks
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