lowed for the purpose of ….
lowed for the purpose of masking human odor. Urine from any facility approved by the Archery Trade Association and Responsible Hunting Scent Association is allowed, so long as the ATA/RHSA requirements continue to meet the standards identified in Montana statute. Products meeting requirements must display a mark indicating ATA/RHSA approval on the product packaging for identification by the consumer.
The third new rule identifies the requirements used by the commission for approval of urine-based and natural glandular scents for the purposes of attracting game animals and game birds. The scents must:
•originate from a state or province not listed in the first rule, or
•originate from a facility that is approved by the commission under the second rule and display the required marks on the product packaging.
According to the Montana Administrative Register, artificial scents and RHSA-approved natural glandular scents may be used by hunters to attract game animals, except black bears, by spraying or pouring the scent on the ground or other objects.
Public comment will be accepted during the hearing. Written comment can be submitted to: Wildlife Division, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, Montana, 59620-0701; or emailed to fwpwld@mt.gov. Written comment must be received no later than May 14.
