SB189 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

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

Summary

SB189 would allow taking whitetail deer or feral swine by bait in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Alabama's hunting laws (Sections 9-11-244 and 9-11-245) to exempt whitetail deer and feral swine from the baiting ban, effectively letting hunters use bait to take these animals. Other animals remain subject to the existing baiting prohibitions and hunting rules. The changes take effect immediately after the governor signs the bill.

Who It Affects

• Whitetail deer hunters: would be allowed to use bait to take deer.
• Feral swine hunters: would be allowed to use bait to take feral swine.

Key Provisions

• §9-11-244 amended to say the section does not apply to whitetail deer or feral swine, effectively legalizing baiting for these species.
• §9-11-245 remains a general ban on using bait to injure, capture, or kill protected birds or animals, with the exemption for deer and feral swine applying to the overall act; the act becomes effective immediately upon governor's signature.

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Subjects

Hunters and Hunting