If any bear, wolf, tiger, mountain lion, or coyote that is held in captivity or that escapes from such captivity causes any damage to the personal property of another person, compensation for such damage must be paid by the person holding or who held the animal in captivity.
Compensation For Damage Caused By Animal Held In Captivity
Mont. Code Ann. § 87-1-233, under Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.
Mont. Code Ann. § 87-1-233