HB534 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Ron JohnsonHarry ShiverRandy DavisMicky HammonLesley VanceChad Fincher

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Game and Fish, turkey hunting season, Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources to restore

Summary

The bill would require Alabama's Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources to restore the fall turkey hunting season, starting with the 2014-2015 season, with a fallback to the 2012-2013 season if no rule is adopted.

What This Bill Does

It directs the Commissioner to adopt a separate rule restoring the fall turkey season. The new season should be similar to the 2012-2013 season and based on biological data available at adoption. If the Commissioner does not adopt a fall turkey season meeting the requirements, the 2012-2013 fall season will remain in effect.

Who It Affects

• Fall turkey hunters in Alabama would have the opportunity to hunt turkeys in the fall under the restored season.
• The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Commissioner) would be required to create and implement the rule and would rely on biological data; if unable, the earlier season would stay in place.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 requires the Commissioner to adopt a separate rule restoring the fall hunting season for turkeys for the 2014-2015 season, with a season structure similar to the 2012-2013 season and based on current biological data.
• If the Commissioner does not adopt a qualifying fall turkey season, the 2012-2013 fall turkey season shall be operative.
• Section 2 repeals laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act.
• Section 3 makes the act effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Game and Fish