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Committee hears bill to give residents 10-day head start on upland bird seasons
Summary
Sen. Greg Hunter said SB 514 would let resident hunters start upland game seasons 10 days ahead of nonresidents while Fish, Wildlife and Parks would set specific dates; supporters said it reduces crowding, while FWP said the commission would manage season dates and licensing details.
Senator Greg Hunter opened Senate Bill 514 and described it as a straightforward measure to allow resident hunters a 10-day priority window over nonresidents for upland game birds (excluding mountain grouse). "Fish and Wildlife would still control the dates of the bird season," Hunter said, and the bill applies to private lands not enrolled in access programs only as an exception for outfitters.
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