HF1830 Summary

• Electronic licensing system: Allows commissioners to issue hunting and fishing licenses electronically, including online and by telephone, with authorized transaction fees not exceeding $3.50.

• Game and fish policy changes: Establishes wolf hunting and trapping seasons with licensing requirements; creates walk-in access program for public hunting on private lands; eliminates certain fishing stamp requirements for short-term license holders.

• License fee increases: Raises hunting and fishing license fees across most categories (e.g., resident small game from $12.50 to $15.50; resident deer licenses from $26 to $30) effective March 1, 2013.

• Aquatic invasive species prevention: Requires aquatic invasive species trailer decals with mandatory training by July 1, 2015; increases civil penalties for violations involving macrophytes and invasive species transport.

• Wetland and water management: Modifies wetland replacement requirements, allows local government coordination of water management plans, and adjusts reporting timelines for environmental assessments from biennial to longer intervals.