Montana reduces non-resident deer hunting licenses

The general hunting season for deer and elk just wrapped up in Montana. On Thursday, the Fish and Wildlife Commission took action that will have some big impacts for resident and out-of-state deer hunters.

A big change came from an amendment that was proposed by Fish and Wildlife Commission Chair Lesley Robinson. The amendment, which passed 6-0, implements a sales cap for the non-resident general deer licenses. The cap would be half of the number of general deer licenses, separated from the elk combination licenses.

Madelyn Heath reports - watch the video:

Until we can find out where all the pressure is, I think that we can manage a lot better knowing where they are at, said Robinson.

Commissioners cited numerous anecdotal testimonies they've been receiving about overcrowding on public