HB143 Alabama 2016 Session

Under existing law, a valid nonresident hunting license is required for a nonresident of the State of Alabama to hunt in this state. Also under existing law, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has the authority to enter into a reciprocal agreement with the State of Florida exempting persons 65 years of age or older from state fishing and hunting license requirements

This bill would allow the commissioner of the department to enter into a reciprocal agreement with any state to allow a nonresident person 65 years of age or older to hunt in this state without a nonresident hunting license if the person possesses a valid hunting license from his or her own state of residence

To amend Section 9-11-53.3 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to reciprocal agreements with Florida exempting persons age 65 or older from state fishing and hunting licensing requirements; to further allow the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to enter into a reciprocal agreement with any state to allow a nonresident person 65 years of age or older to hunt in this state if the person has a valid hunting license in his or her own state of residence.