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Relating to shotguns that may be used to hunt turkey
Sponsored by the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 1, 2022
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 17, 2022
- Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 22, 202248–0
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 10, 202292–0
- Done: To the GovernorMay 24, 2022
- Done: Signed into lawMay 24, 2022
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What’s in it
AI summary People hunting turkey would be allowed to use smaller shotguns, specifically .410 caliber or 28-gauge models. If someone uses these smaller guns, they must only use shot that is size number 10 or larger.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to shotguns that may be used to hunt turkey. Under current rules, a person may hunt turkey during certain times of the year using a shotgun that is not smaller than 20-gauge. The bill requires the commission to authorize a person hunting turkey with a license that authorizes the use of a shotgun to use a caliber .410 shotgun or a 28-gauge shotgun, both of which are smaller than 20-gauge. A caliber .410 shotgun or a 28-gauge shotgun used for hunting turkey shall only shoot shot not smaller than shot size number 10.
Changed since by amendment H-8159; see Amendments.
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