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Relating to the use of deer depredation licenses
Sponsored by the House State Government Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 9, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 23, 2024
- Done: House committeeFebruary 8, 2024
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 29, 202470–23
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People with deer depredation licenses would be able to use them during the January antlerless deer hunting season, even if their county doesn't normally have that season. The new rules also create a specific deer depredation season from September through September 15. During this time, hunters can use various tools like rifles, shotguns, handguns, crossbows, or bows.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the use of deer depredation licenses. Current law requires the department of natural resources (DNR) to allow deer depredation licenses to be used in the months of September, October, November, and December.8(9), even if the county in which the license is used does not qualify for the January antlerless deer only hunting season. The bill also creates a designated deer depredation season from September through September 15. A person possessing a deer depredation license and tag may use a rifle with an approved cartridge, a shotgun, a muzzleloader, a handgun, a crossbow, or a bow during the designated season.
Senate subcommittee
Named March 7, 2024. On March 11, 2024 it recommended indefinite postponement. [].
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 23, 2024 (1) · on the Legislature’s site