SB460 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, male whitetail deer, hunting season extended after close of regular gun deer season, additional fees

Summary

SB460 would extend the male whitetail deer hunting season by two weeks after the regular season and add fees for hunting during that extended period.

What This Bill Does

Extends the gun hunting season for male whitetail deer through the first two weeks after the close of the regular gun season (not including hunting with dogs). Imposes an additional fee of $20 for resident hunting licenses and $125 for nonresident all-game licenses, with a note on the license showing the extended-period payment. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources must create rules to implement the act. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Resident hunters who hold hunting licenses for deer would pay the additional $20 fee and be able to hunt during the extended two-week period.
• Nonresident hunters who hold all-game licenses would pay the additional $125 fee and be able to hunt during the extended two-week period.

Key Provisions

• Extend the gun hunting season for male whitetail deer through the first two weeks after the close of regular gun season, not including hunting with dogs.
• Impose an additional fee of $20 for resident hunting licenses and $125 for nonresident all-game licenses, with a license notation indicating payment to hunt during the extended period.
• The Department shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this act.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Game and Fish