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Committee OKs voluntary $10 turkey stamp and permit to fund conservation and identify turkey hunters
Summary
A Game, Fish & Parks committee advanced a bill creating a voluntary $10 turkey stamp and a no-fee turkey permit intended to raise money and produce better data on turkey hunters; supporters said the stamp would be voluntary and funds would support turkey conservation.
A Game, Fish & Parks committee on Wednesday voted to advance legislation that would create a voluntary $10 "turkey stamp" and a free turkey permit to help fund turkey conservation and produce better data about turkey hunters. Representative (sponsor), state representative, presented House Bill 432 (LC443118S) and said the measure responds to requests from hunters and the Department of Natural Resources.
The bill would let any resident or nonresident voluntarily buy an annual $10 turkey stamp; purchasers would receive a stamp that is analogous to a federal waterfowl stamp. The bill…
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