12.6.1010    TWO-WAY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION WHILE HUNTING

(1) Two-way electronic communication includes, but is not limited to, the 

following:

(a) radios (walkie-talkies/CB);

(b) cell phones;

(c) text messages; and

(d) the use of social media or other electronic platforms, applications, or programs.

(2) The use of two-way electronic communication is prohibited:

(a) while in the act of hunting game animals or wolves to aid in the taking or locating of live animals;

(b) while in the act of hunting mountain lions or bobcats with dogs, beginning when the dogs are placed or physically released on tracks or a scent trail;

(c) to avoid game check stations or FWP enforcement personnel; and

(d) to facilitate unlawful hunting activity.

(3) The use of two-way electronic communication for the use of safety or other legitimate purposes is exempt.

 

History: 87-1-301, MCA; IMP, 87-1-502, 87-1-506, MCA; NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2018, Eff. 11/9/19.