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Relating to the allocation of nonresident deer hunting licenses, and making penalties applicable
Topics:Environment & natural resources
Same legislation: HF 2517
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2020
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 23, 2020
- Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2020
- Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill relates to nonresident deer hunting licenses issued by the natural resource commission. Currently, the commission issues up to 6,000 antlered or any sex deer hunting licenses to nonresidents, which are allocated among zones based on deer populations. Not more than percent of the licenses shall be bow season licenses. The bill requires the commission to reserve 500 of the nonresident antlered or any sex deer hunting licenses for nonresidents who have made a reservation with a hunting guide company which company is currently registered as a business entity with the secretary of state and has maintained registration since prior to July 1, 2019.
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If fewer than 500 nonresidents apply for a reserved license by the application deadline set by the commission, the excess reserved licenses shall be available for purchase in the same manner as other excess nonresident antlered or any sex deer hunting licenses. A nonresident shall include with the license application evidence that the reservation is scheduled for a time during which the license is valid. Not more than percent of the issued reserved licenses and not more than percent of the remaining licenses shall be bow season licenses. A person who violates a provision of this bill is subject to a scheduled fine of $25.
House subcommittee
Named January 23, 2020. Meeting: Monday, February 17 · 12:00 PM · House Lounge.
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Fiscal note
AI summary This bill allows the Natural Resource Commission to issue between 6,000 and 8,000 nonresident deer hunting licenses each year. This change is estimated to increase revenue to the Fish and Game Trust Fund by between $3,864,000 and $5,152,000. The Department of Natural Resources is expected to see a minimal increase in expenses.2
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Description
House File 2517 allows the Natural Resource Commission (NRC) to issue 6,000 to 8,000 nonresident antlered or any sex deer hunting licenses each year. The Bill further specifies that only 35.0% of the licenses can be issued for bow hunting season. The Commission will base its decision with deer herd information received from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Bill also requires the DNR to adopt emergency rules for the change to be effective for the next hunting season.
Background
Each year, the 6,000 nonresident antlered or any sex deer hunting licenses available per hunting season are sold out.
Assumptions
- The total cost for a nonresident antlered or any sex deer hunting license is $644 (plus taxes and fees). This includes the purchase of an antlerless deer license ($498), a hunting license ($131), and the payment of the wildlife habitat fee ($15).
- It is unknown how many nonresident deer licenses will be issued each year but the minimum number is 6,000 and the maximum number is 8,000.
- The DNR will incur some additional expense; however, it is expected to be minimal.
Fiscal Impact
House File 2517 will increase the revenue to the Fish and Game Trust Fund; however, the exact amount is unknown. The table below compares the fee revenue collected with the sale of 6,000 nonresident antlered or any sex deer hunting licenses to the sale of 8,000 such licenses.License Type Fee 6,000 8,000 Difference Antlerless Deer License 498.00$ 2,988,000$ 3,984,000$ 996,000$ Hunting License 131.00 786,000 1,048,000 262,000 Habitat Stamp 15.00 90,000 120,000 30,000 Total Revenue to Fish and Game Trust Fund 644.00$ 3,864,000$ 5,152,000$ 1,288,000$
Nonresident Licenses
House File 2517 Nonresident Deer Licenses
Sources
- Department of Natural Resources
- LSA Calculations
- Nonresident Hunting License Allotment, Hunting Guides · March 3, 2020
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