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HB 105

Revise laws related to game bird farms

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Albus

Montana's HB 105 updates game bird farm regulations, affecting commercial operations raising pheasants and quail through revised licensing and operational standards.

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Bill Summary · HB 105

Legislative bill overview

HB 105 revises Montana's regulatory framework governing game bird farms, which are commercial operations that raise pheasants, quail, and similar species for hunting and other purposes. The bill has been signed into law and assigns new Chapter Number status, indicating it modifies existing game bird farming regulations.

Why is this important

Game bird farms operate at the intersection of agriculture, wildlife management, and hunting interests in Montana. Changes to their regulatory requirements affect farmers' operational costs, disease control standards, and potentially wild bird populations through escaped or released birds.

Potential points of contention

  • Disease management standards – Stricter biosecurity requirements could increase operational costs for small farms, while looser standards raise concerns about disease transmission to wild bird populations
  • Escape and release protocols – How farms handle escaped birds and whether they must prevent releases into the wild affects both farm liability and ecological impacts
  • Regulatory oversight and licensing – Changes to permit requirements, inspection frequency, or agency authority may shift compliance burdens between farmers and state wildlife officials

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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