AL HB313

Requires all hunting dogs used for deer hunting to wear collars or tags displaying the owner's name and phone number, with a $1,000 fine for tampering with or removing such devices.

Establishes progressive season dates for deer hunting with dogs in counties where it was previously prohibited: minimum 21 days starting 2025-2026 season, 30 days in 2026-2027, and 45 days from 2027-2028 forward.

Prohibits hunters from casting dogs onto private property without written landowner consent or landowner accompaniment, with escalating fines of $100 for first violation, $250 for second, and $500 for third or subsequent violations in same season.

Requires hunters to equip each dog with electronic tracking and correction collars during active hunting, with first violation resulting in warning and subsequent violations subject to $250-$500 fines.

Mandates the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources provide semiannual reports to the Legislature, advisory board, and public detailing all citations and warnings issued by game wardens, organized by law violated and county of violation.