Bills › 90th General Assembly
Relating to special landowner deer hunting licenses
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 9, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 31, 2024
- Done: House committeeFebruary 7, 2024
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 29, 202469–24
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 14, 2024
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 19, 202442–7
- Done: To the GovernorApril 10, 2024
- Done: Signed into lawApril 10, 2024
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People who live on or rent farmland can now use their special deer hunting licenses more flexibly. Instead of picking specific seasons ahead of time, they can use these licenses during any open hunting season. This allows them to hunt using whatever methods are allowed during those seasons.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to special landowner deer hunting licenses. The bill allows the two special deer hunting licenses issued to resident landowners or tenants, or their family members, to be used without first designating the season of use for the license. The bill allows the licenses to be used in any open season using a method of take authorized for that season. Current law specifies that the licenses may only be used during any bow or firearm deer hunting season and for harvesting deer during two different seasons.
House subcommittee
Named January 31, 2024. On February 8, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.
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