HF2171 Summary: Omnibus Game and Fish Bill

• Establishes wolf hunting and trapping seasons with $30 resident and $250 nonresident license fees; creates wolf management and monitoring account funded by license revenues and $0.50 per deer license.

• Creates walk-in access program allowing public hunting on enrolled private lands with separate validation; funds program through deer license surcharges and small game license donations.

• Increases snowmobile registration fees from $45 to $75 for three years and modifies snowmobile state trail sticker fees to $35 for individuals; requires 60% of trail-related revenues for grants-in-aid and trail maintenance.

• Increases hunting and fishing license fees effective March 1, 2013, including resident small game ($12.50 to $15.50), resident deer licenses ($26 to $30), and nonresident licenses across categories; introduces new 72-hour short-term licenses and youth pricing options.

• Modifies deer baiting restrictions to clarify prohibited practices, authorizes beaver removal by road authorities and local government units, and allows public shooting range accessibility in seven-county metro area for firearms safety courses.