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Committee backs bill to restrict nonresident shed hunting on WMAs
Summary
Representatives heard testimony that popular Wildlife Management Area openings face congestion and pre‑op 'stashing' of antlers; HB 897 would require nonresident shed hunters to hold a conservation license and a $50 WMA shed‑hunting license and delay nonresident access to certain WMAs by seven days. The committee passed HB 897 in executive action.
Representative Jill Konower introduced HB 897 to address crowding and perceived organized early collection ("stashing") at Wildlife Management Area (WMA) openings for antler collection. The bill would require nonresidents to buy a conservation license and a $50 nonresident WMA shed‑hunting license in areas with seasonal closures, and would give residents a seven‑day lead before nonresidents can…
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