SB164 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Rusty GloverBobby D. SingletonWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyBryan Taylor

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

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

Summary

SB164 would temporarily extend Alabama's whitetail deer gun hunting season for the 2013-2014 season by two weeks after the regular season ends, as a pilot program with no hunting with dogs allowed during that period.

What This Bill Does

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources would extend the gun hunting season for whitetail deer through the first two weeks after the close of the regular gun season for the 2013-2014 season. This extension is a pilot program and would not permit hunting with dogs during the extended period. The department would create the rules needed to implement the act, and the measure would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or as otherwise provided by law).

Who It Affects

• Whitetail deer hunters in Alabama, who would have an extra two weeks to hunt after the regular season ends in 2013-2014.
• Hunters who use dogs for hunting, who would be prohibited from hunting with dogs during the extended two-week period.

Key Provisions

• Extend the 2013-2014 gun hunting season for whitetail deer through the first two weeks after the close of the regular gun season, not including hunting with dogs.
• The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall promulgate rules necessary to implement the act.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or as otherwise provided by law.

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