SB 207 Summary

• Provides free resident hunting and sport fishing licenses to persons with mental or physical disabilities who meet eligibility requirements.

• Allows organizations serving disabled persons to apply for resident hunting and sport fishing licenses on behalf of the persons they serve through a straightforward process.

• Permits residents holding valid hunting or fishing licenses to take game or fish on behalf of blind persons, persons with physical or mental disabilities, or persons 65 years or older if they possess signed documentation and the disabled person's license or identification card.

• Defines "person with mental disabilities" as someone who presents written proof of receiving government compensation or services for mental disability, or an affidavit signed by a licensed physician, psychologist, or clinical social worker stating eligibility for services.

• Exempts mentally or physically disabled persons from waterfowl and anadromous king salmon tag requirements for hunting and fishing.