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LD 1050

An Act To Allow An Adult Hunter To Transfer That Hunter'S Antlerless Deer Permit To A Junior Hunter

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Woody Woodsome

Allows an adult with an antlerless deer permit to transfer it to a junior hunter, expanding youth hunting opportunities while requiring a defined transfer process and oversight.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1050

LD 1050 Overview

An Act To Allow An Adult Hunter To Transfer That Hunter's Antlerless Deer Permit To A Junior Hunter

  • Status: DEAD for the current session. Placed in Legislative Files pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 on 2025-04-08.
  • Introduced: March 12, 2025
  • Primary subject: deer, hunting, permits
  • Legislatively active timeline: Referred to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee on 2025-03-12; work session and votes in April 2025; subsequently reported ONTP (Ought Not To Pass) and carried over before dying in file.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes to allow an adult hunter to transfer an antlerless deer permit to a junior hunter. In practical terms, it would create a mechanism by which the holder of an antlerless permit could designate a junior hunter recipient, expanding hunting opportunities for youth under certain conditions.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and typical design)

  • Transfer mechanism: The bill would establish a process for transferring an antlerless deer permit from an adult to a junior hunter.
  • Eligibility and recipient criteria: The text would define who qualifies as a junior hunter and under what circumstances a transfer is allowed (for example, age ranges, supervision requirements, or residency constraints). Specific eligibility requirements are not provided in the summary.
  • Timing and conditions: The bill would likely specify when transfers may occur (seasonal windows, deadline dates) and any conditions or limitations (e.g., one transfer per permit, compliance with existing hunting rules).
  • Compliance and enforcement: Provisions would address how transfers are to be documented, who approves transfers, and penalties for noncompliance.
  • Administrative framework: It would require modifications to licensing or wildlife management systems to track transfers and ensure accountability.

Note: The exact text would detail all procedural steps, eligibility restrictions, and enforcement mechanisms.

Affected Parties

  • Adult hunters who currently hold an antlerless deer permit.
  • Junior hunters who could become recipients of transferred permits.
  • State wildlife and licensing authorities responsible for permit administration.
  • Potential impacts on deer harvest management and youth hunting opportunities.

Procedural and Timeline Context

  • 2025-03-12: Referred to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; printed per Joint Rule 401.
  • 2025-03-12 to 2025-04-02: Under consideration, with a work session and a vote resulting in ONTP.
  • 2025-04-04: Reported ONTP (Ought Not To Pass).
  • 2025-04-08: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) under Joint Rule 310.3, effectively ending movement this session.
  • Carried over on 2025-03-21 to the next special or regular session, but the bill did not advance beyond committee in this session.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Youth hunting access: If enacted, could provide more opportunities for junior hunters by leveraging existing permits.
  • Harvest management: Could affect antlerless deer harvest distribution; would need safeguards to maintain population objectives.
  • Administrative burden: Requires changes to permit tracking, record-keeping, and enforcement protocols.
  • Future action: The bill is dormant for this session; could be reintroduced or amended in a future legislative session.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill to similar transfer provisions in other states or draft a concise pros/cons brief for stakeholders.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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