Senate Bill 485 Summary

• Replaces local fox hunting and trapping regulations with statewide management by the Wildlife Resources Commission based on scientific principles and best practices.

• Adds Resident Lifetime Trapping License ($300) and Nonresident Lifetime Trapping License ($1,000) to existing trapping license options.

• Authorizes the Wildlife Resources Commission to establish different fox hunting and trapping seasons for different areas of the State without requiring local legislation approval.

• Modifies trap tagging requirements to allow trappers to use an identification number issued by the Wildlife Resources Commission instead of displaying their name and address.

• Repeals G.S. 113-291.4A and repeals or modifies numerous local acts related to fox seasons in specific counties to eliminate conflicts with statewide regulations.