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Committee advances HB 1063 to expand deer‑management and change Sunday‑hunting rules after extended debate
Summary
HB 1063 passed the Environment and Transportation Committee after lengthy debate over deer damage permits, Sunday hunting authorizations and migratory‑bird hunting; amendments adjust permit rules and trail protections, and the committee recorded multiple dissenting votes on conservation and local‑control grounds.
The House Environment and Transportation Committee on March 20 approved House Bill 1063, a broad measure covering DNR authority for deer population control on certain properties, modifications to Sunday hunting rules in specified counties and a temporary, limited allowance for hunting certain migratory game birds on Sundays for juniors, seniors, apprentices and students.
The bill authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to allow deer‑population control on contiguous properties of at least 10 acres with documented deer damage, modifies Sunday…
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