Bill
SF 1156
Overview: SF 1156, "Straight-wall cartridge ammunition usage to take deer statewide authorization provision", was referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy committee on Febr
Overview: SF 1156, "Straight-wall cartridge ammunition usage to take deer statewide authorization provision", was referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy committee on February 10, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to authorize the use of straight-wall cartridge ammunition for deer hunting statewide, expanding on previous regulations that limited its use to certain areas.
Key Provisions:
- Allows the use of straight-wall cartridge ammunition for deer hunting across the entire state, rather than just in specific regions
- Removes previous restrictions on the use of this type of ammunition for deer hunting
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Deer hunters across the state, who will have more flexibility in the type of ammunition they can use
- The Department of Natural Resources, which will need to update regulations and enforcement practices
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently under consideration in the Environment, Climate, and Legacy committee. If passed, the new regulations would take effect immediately, allowing hunters to use straight-wall cartridge ammunition for the upcoming deer hunting season.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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