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GA HB1173
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jason Ridley
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AI Summary
- Expands the prohibition on bow-and-arrow fishing for catfish from only channel catfish and flathead catfish in the Savannah River Basin to any catfish species in all state waters of Georgia
- Permits taking any catfish species by bow and arrow statewide if specific conditions are met, including possession of a valid state resident or nonresident fishing license
- Requires all arrows used for bowfishing catfish to be equipped with barbs or harpoon-type devices and attached to the person or bow by a rope, line, or cord sufficient for recovery
- Prohibits the use of poisonous or exploding arrowheads and discharging arrows within 150 feet of anyone engaged in other recreational activities
- Allows bow-and-arrow catfish fishing at any time of day or night with the use of a light, expanding this allowance from the Savannah River Basin to all state waters
Legislative Description
Game and fish; authorize taking channel catfish and flathead catfish by bow and arrow state wide
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
2/15/2024
Committee Referrals
Game, Fish & Parks2/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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