HB440 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Harry Shiver

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, whitetail deer, hunting season extended

Summary

HB440 would extend the whitetail deer gun hunting season by two weeks after the regular season ends, but not for hunting with dogs, with rules to be set by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would extend the gun hunting season for whitetail deer to cover the first two weeks after the close of the regular gun season. The extension would not apply to hunting with dogs. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources would promulgate rules to implement the changes. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Gun deer hunters would have two extra weeks to hunt whitetail deer after the regular season ends.
• Hunters who use dogs for deer hunting would not receive the extension; the extension does not apply to dog hunting.

Key Provisions

• Extend the gun hunting season for whitetail deer through the first two weeks after the close of regular gun season.
• The extension does not include hunting with dogs.
• The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources 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.

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Subjects

Game and Fish