Revise laws related to mule deer buck hunting in November

2025 Regular Session

LC 1271 aims to revise the November mule deer buck hunt rules, potentially changing season dates, bag limits, licenses, and enforcement for hunters and wildlife managers.

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester

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Quick overview

Bill number: LC 1271

Title: Revise laws related to mule deer buck hunting in November

Subject: Fish and Wildlife

Introduced: November 12, 2024

Status: LC Draft Delivered to Requester (in the drafting/approval process)

Current phase: The bill is in the drafting and legal-review stages, with multiple drafting actions logged from November 2024 through January 2025 signaling ongoing refinement.

Purpose and intent (as indicated by title)

The bill aims to “revise laws related to mule deer buck hunting in November.” While the exact textual changes are not provided in the information available, the title suggests the Legislature intends to modify statutory rules governing:
- The November season for hunting mule deer bucks
- Related regulatory aspects such as season dates, allowable methods, bag limits, or licensing
- Compliance, enforcement, and reporting requirements tied to buck-only hunts in November

Key provisions (availability and nature)

The precise provisions are not included in the provided data. If enacted, LC 1271 could address one or more of the following commonly addressed areas for November mule deer buck hunting:

Adjusting or clarifying the November hunting season dates for mule deer bucks
Modifying bag limits or harvest quotas
Changing permit, tag, or licensing requirements (e.g., quotas, draw processes)
Specifying legal hunting methods or equipment permitted during the season
Altering tagging, reporting, or check-in procedures for harvested deer
Strengthening compliance, penalties, or enforcement provisions

Important: These are potential areas typically affected by “revise laws” proposals of this type. The exact language and provisions will only be known once the bill text is released.

Who would be affected

Primary audience: Mule deer buck hunters who participate in November hunts

Regulatory and enforcement agencies responsible for wildlife management and compliance

Licensing and wildlife-trade/regulatory bodies overseeing hunting permissions, tags, and reporting

Stakeholders such as hunting organizations, outfitters, landowners, and conservation groups

Procedural and timeline notes

The legislative actions show an active drafting process with a sequence of steps:

Drafts moving through input/proofing, assembly, legal review, and final drafter review
Notable milestones include: Draft assigned (Nov 12, 2024); Draft on hold (Nov 25, 2024); Draft taken off hold (Dec 17, 2024); Draft in edit (Dec 27, 2024); Draft in legal review (Dec 24, 2024); Final/delivery-related steps in early January 2025

Current status indicates the bill is not yet enacted and remains a draft subject to further revisions before potential introduction or passage.

Next steps for interested readers

Obtain the full bill text and fiscal notes from the official legislative database to review the exact proposed changes.

Monitor LC 1271’s progression through committee hearings, amendments, and votes.

Consider how changes could affect hunting schedules, public access, and wildlife management goals.

If you’d like, I can track updates and summarize any released text or committee actions for LC 1271 as soon as they’re available.

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