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House advances licensing and registration for fishing outfitters and guides; advisory board, resident priorities added
Summary
HB5 would require registration and tracking of fishing guide boats and establish an advisory board to set local rules; the standing committee amendment prioritized resident outfitters and allowed county exceptions for launches from private land.
The House Committee of the Whole recommended passage of House Bill 5 on Jan. 30, 2025. The bill would require registration of boats used by registered fishing outfitters and guides and create an advisory board to advise Game and Fish on regional registration, enforcement and standards.
Sponsor Representative Byron said the measure responds to crowding and…
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