SB311 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jack W. WilliamsSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Deer hunting, commercial deer hunting operation licensing program, established, licenses and licensing fees, special hunting seasons, Conservation and Natural Resources Dept. to enforce and adopt rules, criminal penalties for violations
Summary: SB311 creates an annual registration and fee for deer enclosures, allows an earlier season for registered enclosures, expands enforcement access, and authorizes rules.
What This Bill Does
It would allow landowners and entities operating deer enclosures to register with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and pay a $2,500 annual fee (adjustable) to participate in an earlier deer season. It would set the enclosure hunting period to match the state's minimum days for gun deer stalk hunting on private lands and require renewal by July 1 with funds going to the Game and Fish Fund. It would authorize conservation officers to enter and inspect registered enclosures to enforce game and fish laws, and impose penalties for violations, while letting the department adopt implementing rules; the act takes effect immediately after approval.

Who It Affects
Owners, firms, corporations, or associations operating deer enclosures for cervidae who choose to register and pay the fee, and must follow related rules.
Law enforcement officers and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources who will enforce the rules and may enter/inspect enclosures; violators may face penalties and loss of registration or officer eligibility.

Key Provisions
Annual registration for deer enclosures with cervidae, $2,500 fee (adjustable), forms set by the Commissioner, deadline July 1, funds go to Game and Fish Fund.
Hunting period for registered enclosures aligned with minimum private-land gun deer stalk days, enforcement access for DNCR staff and wardens, penalties for violations (Class C misdemeanor) and loss of registration or officer eligibility, plus rulemaking authority and immediate effectiveness.

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 HuntingGame and Fish