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Montana game tagging bill’s passage doesn’t salve hunters’ anger

A story that reverberated across the West about a Minnesota hunter’s citation last fall for not tagging in a timely manner the bull elk he shot has resulted in the Montana Legislature passing a bill to clarify the issue.

House Bill 279 was signed by Gov. Steve Bullock on March 31.

"We think it’s a reasonable adjustment," said Ron Aasheim, Fish, Wildlife and Parks communications and education bureau chief. "And it’s easier to enforce."

"It will help those who hunt in Montana in the future and will allow them to enjoy the moment, pay their respects and take a few pictures of their hunt … which is exactly what I was doing when the warden approached me." Jim Latvala

By Brett French

Full Story: http://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/recreation/game-tagging-bill-s-passage-doesn-t-salve-hunters-anger/article_a55b5c3c-7fc8-56b4-a93d-2ae7a2862a80.html

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