SJR82 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Co-Sponsors

J.T. WaggonerBobby D. SingletonDick BrewbakerGerald O. DialTom WhatleyMark Slade Blackwell

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Hunting, supplemental feeding on property, area where deer hunting authorized, Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources urged to adopt rule to further provide for

Summary

A Senate resolution urging the Alabama Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources to adopt rules that clearly define where supplemental feeding of birds and wildlife can continue on property during hunting season, particularly around deer hunting.

What This Bill Does

This nonbinding resolution asks the Commissioner to define areas on property where supplemental feeding may continue during hunting season. It aims to prevent landowners from stopping feeding during deer season due to fear of citations and to provide clear guidance on allowed areas. It notes the Commissioner has broad authority to adopt rules related to game and fish, including feeding rules in winter months when deer hunting is authorized.

Who It Affects

• Landowners and property managers who provide supplemental feeding for birds and wildlife; they may be allowed to continue feeding in defined areas during hunting season under the new rules.
• The Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources and state wildlife agencies; they would be responsible for adopting and implementing the new rules.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Commissioner to adopt new rules defining areas on property where supplemental feeding of birds and wildlife may continue during hunting season.
• Acknowledges that current law has caused landowners to stop feeding during deer season to avoid citations, and that new rules would address this.
• Notes the Commissioner's broad authority to adopt rules relating to game and fish, including clarifying feeding areas during winter months when deer hunting is authorized.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Commissioner.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative