To allow landowners to pay hunters to hunt their property
HB 4424 allows landowners or lessees whose property is damaged by deer or other wildlife to hire a third-party hunter to kill the animals using a bow and arrow. Landowners must report the damage to wildlife authorities, who will investigate and issue a permit enabling the hiring of a hunter. The hunter must follow the same bow and arrow restrictions as during regular hunting seasons, such as minimum bow poundage requirements. This bill does not change hunting seasons but provides a specific method for landowners to address property damage.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Jan 16, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
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To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism
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Jan 16, 2026
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To House Government Organization
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Jan 16, 2026
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To Government Organization
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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