HB137 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack W. WilliamsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Hunting, bait, authorize the taking of whitetail deer or feral swine by means of bait, landowners given certain authority, Secs. 9-11-244, 9-11-245 am'd.

Summary

The bill would allow taking whitetail deer or feral swine on private land using bait, require the bait to be contained, and let landowners give written permission for others to hunt over bait on their property.

What This Bill Does

It amends sections 9-11-244 and 9-11-245 to permit taking whitetail deer or feral swine by means of bait on private land. Bait must be placed in a container, tub, trough-type feeder, or timed mechanical feeder (not on the ground). It also allows a landowner to authorize another person in writing to hunt over bait on the landowner's property for these species. The bill maintains that bait restrictions apply to other species, with the new allowances specifically for whitetail deer and feral swine.

Who It Affects

• Private landowners on whose properties baiting for whitetail deer or feral swine would be legal, and who may grant written permission to others to hunt over bait.
• Hunters or other individuals who would be allowed to hunt over bait on private land if they have written permission from a landowner.

Key Provisions

• Allows taking whitetail deer or feral swine by means of bait on private land, with bait must be contained (in a container, tub, trough-type feeder, or timed mechanical feeder).
• Authorizes landowners to give written permission to another person to hunt over bait on the landowner's property for whitetail deer or feral swine.
• Amends Sections 9-11-244 and 9-11-245 to reflect the new baiting allowances for these species and containment requirements.
• Clarifies that the baiting provisions apply specifically to whitetail deer and feral swine, with restrictions remaining for other species.

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Subjects

Hunters and Hunting