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LC 1303

Revise laws related to hunting seasons

2025 Regular Session

LC 1303 would revise hunting-season laws (dates, limits, permits) to change how seasons work, but the draft died in process with no enacted provisions.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 1303

Summary: LC 1303 — Revise laws related to hunting seasons

Overview

LC 1303 is a draft bill introduced on November 12, 2024, categorized under Fish and Wildlife. Its stated aim, based on the title, is to revise laws governing hunting seasons. As of the latest available action, the bill is classified as a draft that died in process.

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: November 12, 2024
  • Drafter Assigned: November 12, 2024
  • Draft On Hold: December 2, 2024 (listed twice)
  • Draft Died in Process: May 26, 2025
  • Current status: Died in Process (LC)

Notes:
- The available record indicates the bill never progressed beyond the drafting stage and did not advance to committee or chamber consideration.
- Revisions were being worked on during the initial drafting period, but no enacted provisions were published publicly in the record we have.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill’s title, “Revise laws related to hunting seasons,” signals an intent to modify statutory provisions that define hunting seasons. Specific aims (e.g., changing season dates, species coverage, bag limits, licenses, or reporting requirements) are not detailed in the publicly available summary.
  • Without the full text, the precise policy goals, the species targeted, or the regulatory mechanisms proposed remain undetermined.

Potential Scope of Changes (Based on the Title)

If enacted, a bill with this scope could potentially address:
- Adjustments to start and end dates for hunting seasons across various species.
- Changes to bag or possession limits.
- Modifications to license types, permit requirements, or withdrawal/adjustment procedures.
- Updates to seasons for specific species (e.g., game animals or waterfowl).
- Compliance, reporting, and enforcement provisions for wildlife agencies.

Note: The above are general categories typical of “hunting seasons” revisions and do not reflect confirmed provisions in LC 1303, for which text is not publicly provided.

Affected Parties

  • Hunters and hunting outfitters who would be subject to season dates, limits, and permit rules.
  • State or regional Fish and Wildlife agencies responsible for implementing and enforcing hunting regulations.
  • License buyers and related stakeholders (e.g., conservation organizations) who rely on clear season rules.

Procedural and Practical Considerations

  • The bill was in the drafting stage and did not move to introduction of formal amendments or committee consideration.
  • With the draft now marked as dead in process, there is no active path forward unless reintroduced in a future session with new text.
  • To track potential revival or new versions, monitor the legislative drafting database or bills office for LC 1303 or similar titles.

What readers should know

  • No substantive provisions are publicly published for LC 1303.
  • The bill currently has no active status and is not advancing in the legislative process as indicated.
  • Interested readers should check for updated text or new introductions if the sponsor re-files a revised version in a future session.

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

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