Did You Know About Montana’s Bizarre And Funny Laws?

BUTTE, MT - Montana has always marched to the beat of its own drum, and we love it for it.

Fiercely independent, unapologetically wild, and occasionally governed by laws that seem straight out of a punchline.

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But hidden beneath all that Big Sky beauty is a lesser-known feature that might just leave you scratching your head: a collection of downright bizarre laws that are still, somehow, on the books.

Here are ten of the most bizarre, baffling, and oddly specific laws that could only exist in Montana.

You’ve been warned.

Now, Montana’s legal system isn’t entirely stuck in the Wild West. Most of our laws are logical, modern, and built to keep the peace in a state where cattle still outnumber people.

But every once in a while, a gem from the past refuses to ride off into the sunset—like a rule about how many sheep you’re allowed to keep in your truck without a chaperone. (Yes, really.)

And here’s the thing: these oddball laws aren’t just dusty relics.

Some of them still technically apply. That means it’s entirely possible you’ve committed a minor Montana misdemeanor without even knowing it—especially if you’ve ever gone fishing while on horseback or let your horse nap in the bathtub.

We’re not saying you’re an outlaw, but... maybe don’t read this article with a sheriff nearby.

So whether you’re a longtime Montanan or just passing through, it’s worth taking a look at the quirks that make our state’s law books more colorful than a Butte St. Patrick’s Day parade.