A bill for an act relating to noodling licenses.

HF 832 requires recreational noodlers (those fishing for catfish using bare hands or feet) to purchase a license. The license restricts noodling to daylight hours, limits harvest to three catfish per license (each at least 10 inches long), and bans special equipment like gloves, scuba gear, or bait. The natural resource commission will establish license fees and duration through rules. Violations carry fines of $35 for unlawful taking or $20 for attempted taking.