Montana Hunting News
Written by Montana Hunter
Tuesday, 21 December 2010 09:01
Artificial Feeding: Feeding of wildlife places the animals at risk and puts them on a collision course with humans. The problem of feeding wildlife has become such an issue across the state that the 2009 Montana Legislature revised the state law (MCA 87-3-130) governing the feeding of wildlife to specifically prohibit the feeding of ungulates—deer, elk, moose, and antelope—and mountain lions. FWP Warden Captain Lee Anderson noted that most people’s intentions are good, but it is against the law to feed most wildlife and probably not the best thing for the wildlife in the long run. He also reminds people that the recreational feeding of birds (song birds, turkeys, pheasants, etc) can also be unlawful if it attracts ungulates or bears.” Anderson noted that anyone wishing to report a violation can call 1-800-TIPMONT (-1-800-847-6668) or FWP at 752-5501.
