The Senate Committee on Natural Resources has approved a bill that would allow hunting and trapping throughout the state on Sundays.
The bill, SB 345, amends certain sections of the Code to allow hunting on Sundays across the state, rather than leaving the decision up to county-wide elections.
Sunday hunting would only be permitted on private lands with the consent of the landowner.
National Shooting Sports Foundation advocate Jason Webb said the bill would be able to attract tourism to the state, by attracting hunters who normally have to travel to Ohio, Kentucky or Virginia to hunt on Sundays.
The fiscal note for the bill also shows that passing the bill could add just over $600,000 in general revenue annually.
As of now, 42 states allow hunting on Sundays.
The bill will be reported to Senate Judiciary for a second reference.
Members of the committee also voted to report SB 325 to the floor with the recommendation that it pass to clarify licensing for the use of a crossbow during crossbow deer season.
