The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met on Monday afternoon to discuss bills on the agenda.
Senate Bill 331 relates to leashed dogs tracking mortally wounded animals. The bill would authorize the tracking of wounded or injured deer or bear with leashed dogs. The bill would also clarify what is to be done with dogs that have hunted or chased deer that is not mortally wounded.
Senate Bill 332 relates to Class Q special hunting permit for disabled persons. The bill would expand the class of people who may wish to pally for a class Q license. The license allows people with certain disabilities to hunt while in a motor vehicle, and the bill adds requirements for people to qualify for this class of license.
Senate Bill 389 relates to allowing developmentally disabled persons to purchase base hunting licenses. The bill would allow persons with developmental disabilities to receive a base hunting license and to satisfy the training requirements of this section through a modified training course. The bill would also authorize person with developmental disabilities to lawfully hunt while accompanied and directly supervised by another hunter, and provides criminal penalties for violation of this subsection.
The Committee unanimously approved all three bills, and were reported to the Senate to be voted upon.
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