HB5049 Summary

• Amends the Wildlife Code Section 2.26 regarding deer hunting permits for youth hunters.

• Requires that deer hunting permits for youth hunters be open statewide rather than limited to one specific county.

• Maintains existing permit types and fee structures for resident and non-resident deer archery permits.

• Preserves all other provisions of the Wildlife Code related to deer hunting regulations, methods, seasons, and legal restrictions.