HB458 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Danny CrawfordRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Brett EasterbrookJoe FaustTommy HanesReed Ingram

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Hunting, feral swine and coyote hunting at night permitted with an appropriate license under certain circumstances, Sec. 9-11-235 am'd.

Summary

HB458 would allow nighttime hunting of feral swine and coyotes on private lands during a designated season if the hunter buys a new nighttime feral swine and coyote hunting license.

What This Bill Does

It creates an exception to the nighttime hunting ban for feral swine and coyotes hunted on privately owned or leased lands during a specified season, provided the hunter has the new license. It establishes the nighttime feral swine and coyote hunting license with fees: $14 for residents plus a $1 issuance fee, or $50 for nonresidents plus a $1 issuance fee; certain disabled veterans/residents can obtain with only the issuance fee. The license is separate from other hunting privileges and must be procured like an annual license; it does not grant other license privileges. The exemption from the nighttime prohibition applies only when the license is held; those exempt from other hunting licenses must still purchase this license. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage, and fees may be adjusted under existing law.

Who It Affects

• Private landowners and nighttime hunters on privately owned or leased lands who want to hunt feral swine or coyotes at night during the designated season (they must hold the new license to be exempt from the nighttime ban).
• Residents and nonresidents who hunt feral swine or coyotes at night (they must purchase the new license; residents pay $14 plus $1, nonresidents pay $50 plus $1; certain disabled veteran/resident license holders may obtain with only the $1 issuance).

Key Provisions

• The general nighttime hunting prohibition remains, but a new exception is created for feral swine and coyotes hunted at night on privately owned or leased lands during a designated season if the hunter has the nighttime license.
• A new annual nighttime feral swine and coyote hunting license is established with fees: $14 for residents plus $1 issuance, or $50 for nonresidents plus $1 issuance; 100% Disabled Resident or 100% Disabled Military Veteran license holders may obtain the license by paying only the $1 issuance fee.
• The license is separate from other hunting privileges and must be obtained in the same manner as an annual hunting license; it does not grant other license privileges, and issuance fees are retained by the issuing office.
• An individual exempt from purchasing a hunting license is not exempt from buying the nighttime feral swine and coyote hunting license.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval; license fees are subject to adjustment under existing law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Hunters and Hunting