Prohibits Fish and Game Council and Division of Fish and Wildlife from requiring, for deer management plans, written consent of private landowners located in, or within 2,000 feet of, deer management area.
This bill eliminates a requirement that county, municipal, or airport entities obtain written consent from private landowners within 2,000 feet of a designated deer management area before implementing deer control plans. It directly affects private landowners near these areas and the agencies (Fish and Game Council, Division of Fish and Wildlife) that manage deer control. The key change removes the need for landowner consent to access private property for specific deer management activities, such as retrieving darted deer or implementing sterilization programs. This simplifies the process for communities to manage deer populations without individual landowner approvals. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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