HB143 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Hunting licenses, nonresidents, Conservation and Natural Resources Department authorized to enter reciprocity agreements with other states, Sec. 9-11-53.3 am'd.

Summary

HB143 would let Alabama enter reciprocal licensing agreements with other states so that nonresident hunters aged 65 or older can hunt in Alabama without an Alabama nonresident license if they hold a valid license from their home state.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the law to give the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources the authority to negotiate reciprocal hunting licenses with any state. Under such agreements, a nonresident 65 or older could hunt in Alabama without a separate Alabama nonresident license as long as they have a valid home-state license. It expands beyond the current Florida-based arrangement, which already allows exemptions for 65+ under certain conditions.

Who It Affects

• Nonresident hunters aged 65 or older who hold a valid hunting license from their home state would be able to hunt in Alabama without purchasing an Alabama nonresident hunting license.
• The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (and wildlife agencies in other states that participate) would have the authority to enter into reciprocity agreements to implement these arrangements.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Commissioner to enter into reciprocal hunting-license agreements with any state to allow nonresident persons 65 years of age or older to hunt in Alabama without a nonresident hunting license if they hold a valid license from their home state.
• Maintains the existing Florida reciprocal arrangement that exempts 65+ from certain licensing requirements and clarifies that this broader reciprocity program can include Florida and other states.

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

Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department