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Fish, Wildlife & Parks: Montana lobbying record

In the 2025-2026 session, Fish, Wildlife & Parks was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 4 lobbyists, and filed 8 L-5 reports reporting $11,298.78 in total, as the state totals each report. Data through 2026-10-02.

A principal is a person or organization that pays someone to lobby the Montana Legislature. Principals register with the Commissioner of Political Practices and file the L-5 Lobbying Financial Report, which lists what they paid their lobbyists and what they spent to support lobbying.

Fish, Wildlife & Parks's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817555

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 169, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 169, data through 2026-10-02
HB-4 Appropriations by budget amendment ED HB 4
SB-327 Revise motor vehicle registration fees ED SB 327
Government/regulation Not recorded None named
Natural resources/land use/water Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest Not recorded None named
HB-907 Generally revise fish and game laws ED HB 907
SB-514 (LC3901) Generally revise laws related to upland game bird seasons ED SB 514, LC 3901
SB-270 (LC1999) Revise laws related to antlerless elk licenses ED SB 270, LC 1999
HB-554 Remove FWP req. to regulate wolves as furbearers or game animals ED HB 554
HB-648 (LC1703) Require FWP notification before release of large predators Oppose HB 648, LC 1703
HB-897 Revise laws - shed hunting on wildlife mgmt areas ED HB 897
HB-554 (LC1321) - Remove FWP req. to regulate wolves as furbearers or game animals ED HB 554, LC 1321
HB-568 (LC1323) Provide for the MT Hunters First Act ED HB 568, LC 1323
HB-5 (Sec. F) Long range building appropriations ED HB 5
HB-219 (LC3065) Generally revise hunting laws related to unlawful contest or prize ED HB 219, LC 3065
HB-468 (LC3358) Generally revise laws related to watercraft ED HB 468, LC 3358
SB-537 Generally revise marijuana tax laws Monitor SB 537
HB-560 (LC1052) Establish the MT Hunters & Anglers Community Fund ED HB 560, LC 1052
SB-257 (LC1062) Generally revise Smith River permit laws ED SB 257, LC 1062
HB-258 (LC3035) Requiring the extension of wolf hunting season ED HB 258, LC 3035
SB-76 Revise Laws - prelim determinations for water right permits ED SB 76
SB-9 Allow agency cash deposits bi-weekly Support SB 9
SB-33 State buildings subject to state building code review Support SB 33
SB-270 Revise laws related to anterless elk licenses ED SB 270
SB-257 Generally revise Smith River permit laws ED SB 257

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 169, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 169, data through 2026-10-02
HB-258 Requiring the extension of wolf hunting season Oppose HB 258
SB-190 Allow water right holders-consent waive adverse effects analysis ED SB 190
HB-33 Revise laws related to petitions to initiate agency rulemaking Support HB 33
SB-106 Revising laws re: the use of manned aircraft while hunting ED SB 106
SB-61 Revise laws related to considerations for measuring of streamflow ED SB 61
HB-216 FW Comm issue deer/elk licenses to private landowners on Flathead rez Oppose HB 216
HB-96 Create a trapper apprentice program Support HB 96
HB-134 Revise FWP crimestoppers program to allow financial rewards ED HB 134
HB-259 (LC3034) Revise fish & wildlife commission techniques for gray wolf mgmt ED HB 259, LC 3034
HB-283 Revise laws for hunting license lotteries ED HB 283
HB-829 Revise laws related to AIS ED HB 829
SB-83 Commission auth. regulate use private property under access agrmts. Support SB 83
SB-63 Revise law - Use of motion tracking devices while hunting Support SB 63
HB-2 General Appropriations Act (Section C) ED HB 2
SB-116 Revise MT Heritage Comm. Membership ED SB 116
HB-5 Long Range Appropriations ED HB 5
HB-354 Revise penalties-crim. tres. while fishing, trapping, hunting-coll. antlers, sheds ED HB 354
SB-533 Generally revise accessibility laws related to trails/roads Oppose SB 533
HB-354 Revise penalties-crim. tres. while fishing, trapping, hunting-coll, antlers, sheds ED HB 354
HB-930 Revise watercraft laws related to night time boating & skiing ED HB 930
HB-450 Revise bird dog training license laws Support HB 450
HB-259 (LC3034) Revise fish & wildlife commission techniques for gray wolf mgmt ED HB 259, LC 3034
SB-307 Reallocate MT marijuana tax revenue Oppose SB 307
Revise license fees used for upland game bird enhancement program ED None named
HB-354 Revise penalties-crim. tres. while fishing, trapping, hunting-coll. antlers, sheds ED HB 354

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 169, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 169, data through 2026-10-02
SB-533 Generally revise accessibility laws related to trails/roads ED SB 533
HB-568 Provide for MT Hunters First Act ED HB 568
SB-55 Provide for legislative intent regarding streamflow information ED SB 55
HB-71 Special license allowing 2nd lion license/removing Tendoy sheep Support HB 71
HB-560 Establish the MT hunters & anglers community fund ED HB 560
SB-165 Revise business laws - snowmobile rental & trail maintenance ED SB 165
SB-310 Revise the trail stewardship grant program ED SB 310
HB-762 (Lc3872) Revise laws related to the block management program ED HB 762, LC 3872
SB-427 (LC0151) Provide trapping setback distances for certain roads & trails ED SB 427, LC 151
SB-441 (LC3355) Establishing the MT block management enforcement network Support SB 441, LC 3355
HB-897 Generally revise laws related to shed hunting (non-resident) on WMAs ED HB 897
HB-259 Revise FW Commission techniques for gray wolf mgmt ED HB 259
HB-372 Revise license fees used for Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program ED HB 372
HB-763 Revise laws related to block management program ED HB 763
SR-51 Confirm governor's appointees - State Parks & Recreation Board Support SR 51
HB-2 General Appropriations Act ED HB 2
HB-372 Revise licensing fees used for funding of upland game bird enhancement program ED HB 372
HB-762 Require the Dept. of FWP to publish a report on river usage ED HB 762
SB-493 Establish the offense of trespass by unmanned aerial vehicle ED SB 493
SB-327 Revise motor vehicle registration fees ED SB 327
SB-247 Modify tax classification of shooting ranges Other SB 247
SJ-42 Interim study of noxious weed control (includes FWP) ED SJ 42
HB-568 Provide for MT Hunters First Act ED HB 568
HB-468 Revises laws related to watercraft ED HB 468
HB-264 Revise WL location data subject to public info requests ED HB 264

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 100 of 169, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 100 of 169, data through 2026-10-02
HB-450 Revise bird dog training license laws Support HB 450
HB-202 Generally revise laws - unlawful use of aircraft for hunting ED HB 202
HB-372 Revise license fees used for Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Oppose HB 372
HB-560 Establish the MT hunters & anglers community fund ED HB 560
HB-175 (LC2550) Require FWP publish report detailing data on hunting districts ED HB 175, LC 2550
HB-146 (LC1497)Revise hunting license fees to include swans and cranes ED HB 146, LC 1497
SB-387 (LC1921) Generally revise electric bicycle laws ED SB 387, LC 1921
SB-106 (LC0309) Revising laws-Use of manned and unmanned aircraft hunting ED SB 106, LC 309
HB-354 (LC3968) Revise penalties for criminal trespass - shed hunting ED HB 354, LC 3968
SB-165 Revise business laws - snowmobile rental & trail maintenance ED SB 165
SB-310 Revise the trail stewardship grant program ED SB 310
HB-857 Establishing a surcharge for hunters & anglers who lease land Oppose HB 857
HB-562 Eliminate certain agency reports (G.O. bill) Support HB 562
HB-5 Long-range building appropriations ED HB 5
SB-235 Revising landowner preference qualifications for elk licenses ED SB 235
HB-105 Revise laws related to game bird farms Support HB 105
HB-107 Revise license req for comm activities regulated by FWP Support HB 107
HB-176 Unlimited wolf hunting quota when pop. is at or above 450 wolves ED HB 176
SB-148 Allow landowners to designate licenses-persons with disabilities ED SB 148
SB-83 Commission authority to regulate public use of private property Support SB 83
HB-932 Generally revise conservation finance laws ED HB 932
SB-238 Allow hunters to donate funds for archery equip. for disabled bowhunters ED SB 238
HB-817 Revise laws - Hunting licenses for terminally ill youth ED HB 817
SB-327 Revise motor vehicle registration fees ED SB 327
HB-5 Long Range Building Appropriations ED HB 5

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 101 to 125 of 169, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 101 to 125 of 169, data through 2026-10-02
HB-855 Establish FWP wildlife highway crossings & accommodation acct ED HB 855
SR-84 Confirm governor's appointee for Director of FWP Support SR 84
SB-537 Generally revise marijuana tax laws Oppose SB 537
HR-6 Resolution on the protection of November mule deer hunt Monitor HR 6
HB-932 Generally revise conservation financing laws ED HB 932
HB-139 Restrictions-closure of mule deer buck hunting-gen. rifle season ED HB 139
SB-56 Supplemental employer contribution for PERS, HPORs, SRS, GWPOS ED SB 56
HB-106 Revise laws related to shooting preserve requirements Support HB 106
HB-126 Revise legislative oversight admin rules/encourage pub. comment ED HB 126
SB-63 Revise law-Use of Motion Tracking devices while hunting Support SB 63
HB-98 Revise law-possession & validation of license, permits, or tags Support HB 98
HB-202 Revise laws related to the unlawful use of aircraft for hunting ED HB 202
HB-283 Revise laws for hunting license lotteries ED HB 283
HB-817 (LC3031) Generally revise - hunting licenses for terminally ill youth ED HB 817, LC 3031
HB-450 (LC4148) Generally revise bird dog training licenses ED HB 450, LC 4148
HB-5 Long Range Appropriations ED HB 5
HB-258 (LC3035) Requiring the extension of wolf hunting season Oppose HB 258, LC 3035
HB-244 Revise hunting licenses for deployed armed services members ED HB 244
HB-307 Revise laws - licenses for deployed armed services members ED HB 307
HB-328 Allow hunters over 75 years to use gen. elk lic. for cow elk ED HB 328
HB-175 Require FWP to publish a report detailing data on hunting districts ED HB 175
HB-330 Auction or lottery licenses for antelope and swans ED HB 330
HB-468 Revises laws related to watercraft ED HB 468
HB-264 Revise WL location data subject to public info requests ED HB 264
Bill Sponsor identification for FWP bills Other None named

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 126 to 150 of 169, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 126 to 150 of 169, data through 2026-10-02
HB-145Revise fee for nonresident base hunting license ED None named
HB-817 (LC3031) - Generally revise laws related to hunting licenses for terminally ill youth ED HB 817, LC 3031
HB-450 (LC4148) - Generally revise bird dog training licenses ED HB 450, LC 4148
HB-87 (LC0092) Revising taxation of lands owned by Dept. of FWP ED HB 87, LC 92
HB-242 Revise fines related to aquatic invasive species ED HB 242
SB-168 Revise Laws related to lakeshore protection ED SB 168
HB-4 Appropriations by budget amendment ED HB 4
HB-13 State Employee Pay Plan (Appropriations) Support HB 13
HB-244 Revise hunting licenses for deployed armed service members ED HB 244
HB-899 Establish Montana state shooting center task force ED HB 899
SB-307 (LC2794) Reallocate MT marijuana tax revenue Oppose SB 307, LC 2794
SB-165 Revise Laws-snowmobile rental & trail maintenance ED SB 165
HB-87 Revising taxation of lands owned by FWP ED HB 87
HB-264 Revise WL location data subject to public info requests ED HB 264
HB-57 Designate quail as upland game bird ED HB 57
HB-372 Revise license fees used for funding of UGBEP ED HB 372
HB-61 Revise inter-entity loan process Support HB 61
HB-353 Revise shed hunting requirements ED HB 353
HB-354 Revise penalties-crim. trespass while fishing, trapping, hunting or ED HB 354
HB-356 Allow livestock loss reimbursement for black bear predation ED HB 356
HB-145 Revise the Nonresident Base Hunting License Fee ED HB 145
HB-101 Reclassify wolves as furbearers - adjust existing rules to align Support HB 101
HB-229 Revise MEPA to implement court decision ED HB 229
HB-330 Auction or lottery licenses for antelope & swans ED HB 330
HB-466 Provide categorical exclusions from MEPA ED HB 466

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 151 to 169 of 169, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 151 to 169 of 169, data through 2026-10-02
SR-51 Confirm governor's appointees - State Parks & Recreation Board Support SR 51
HB-313 Establish a grant program for aquatic recreational facilities ED HB 313
HB-95 Revise law-damage-based muskrat and beaver harvesting ED HB 95
HB-283 Revise laws for hunting license lotteries ED HB 283
HB-328 Allow hunters over 75 years to use general elk lic. for cow elk ED HB 328
HB-146 Revise License Fees for Migratory Game Birds ED HB 146
HB-219 Generally revise hunting laws related to unlawful contest or prize ED HB 219
HB-270 Revise remedies to MEPA ED HB 270
HB-3 Supplemental Appropriations Bill ED HB 3
HB-74 Revising Private Pond Laws and Commercial Take of Fish ED HB 74
SB-32 Generally revise property taxes ED SB 32
HB-930 Revise watercraft laws related to night time boating and skiing ED HB 930
HB-907 Revise fish and game laws ED HB 907
HB-847 Provide funding for grizzly bear management ED HB 847
HB-648 Require FWP notification before release of large predators ED HB 648
HB-145 Revise fee for non-resident base hunting license ED HB 145
HB-466 Provide categorical exclusions from MEPA ED HB 466
HB-899 Establish Montana state shooting center task force ED HB 899
HB-242 Revise fines related to aquatic invasive species ED HB 242

Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.

Fish, Wildlife & Parks: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02

Report Session Received Total for report
Fish, Wildlife & Parks: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02
Monthly 2025-2026 2026-02-13 $0.00
Session Year End 2025-2026 2026-02-13 $0.00
Post Session 2025-2026 2025-05-09 $0.00
Monthly 2025-2026 2025-05-09 $456.77
Monthly 2025-2026 2025-04-15 $1,941.61
Monthly 2025-2026 2025-03-14 $4,357.73
Non Session Year End 2025-2026 2025-02-18 $553.58
Initial Report 2025-2026 2025-02-13 $3,989.09

The L-5 Lobbying Financial Report is filed by the principal. It reports payments to lobbyists and the costs of supporting lobbying on nine lines, and itemizes entertainment by who was paid and whom it was for.

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Monthly received 2026-02-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Monthly received 2026-02-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay Not filed
2. Other Pay Not filed
3. Travel Not filed
4. Advertising (including production costs) Not filed
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) Not filed
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) Not filed
7. Postage Not filed
8. Printing Not filed
9. Other Office Expenses Not filed
Total for report $0.00

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay $0.00
2. Other Pay $0.00
3. Travel $0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs) $0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) $0.00
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) $0.00
7. Postage $0.00
8. Printing $0.00
9. Other Office Expenses $0.00
Total for report $0.00

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay $0.00
2. Other Pay $0.00
3. Travel $0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs) $0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) $0.00
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) $0.00
7. Postage $0.00
8. Printing $0.00
9. Other Office Expenses $0.00
Total for report $0.00

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay $133.73
2. Other Pay $323.04
3. Travel $0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs) $0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) $0.00
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) $0.00
7. Postage $0.00
8. Printing $0.00
9. Other Office Expenses $0.00
Total for report $456.77

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay $733.50
2. Other Pay $1,208.11
3. Travel $0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs) $0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) $0.00
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) $0.00
7. Postage $0.00
8. Printing $0.00
9. Other Office Expenses $0.00
Total for report $1,941.61

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay $622.16
2. Other Pay $3,735.57
3. Travel $0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs) $0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) $0.00
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) $0.00
7. Postage $0.00
8. Printing $0.00
9. Other Office Expenses $0.00
Total for report $4,357.73

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay $553.58
2. Other Pay $0.00
3. Travel $0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs) $0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) $0.00
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) $0.00
7. Postage $0.00
8. Printing $0.00
9. Other Office Expenses $0.00
Total for report $553.58

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-18: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

Paid to For Amount
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-18: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
Quentin Kujala Fish, Wildlife and Parks $553.58

Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Fish, Wildlife & Parks, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay $1,480.34
2. Other Pay $2,508.75
3. Travel $0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs) $0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) $0.00
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) $0.00
7. Postage $0.00
8. Printing $0.00
9. Other Office Expenses $0.00
Total for report $3,989.09

What this record does not say about Fish, Wildlife & Parks, data through 2026-10-02

It does not say how any legislator voted or whether any bill passed. A declared subject position is the principal's own statement of interest. L-5 totals are the nine lines the principal reported, as the state totals each report.