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ND SB2245

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Dwyer

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Origin

Senate

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code section 20.1-04-11 to clarify rules for hunting wild ducks and geese from floating craft

  • Expands permissible hunting from floating craft to include: boats without motors propelled by paddle, oars, or pole; and motorized boats when at rest with the motor turned off

  • Maintains existing allowances for hunting from beached craft, craft tied to fixed blinds, and craft at anchor when authorized by governor's proclamation

  • Continues prohibition on shooting from motorboats, sailboats, or other craft except under specified conditions, while allowing such vessels to retrieve dead or injured birds

  • Passed with strong bipartisan support: Senate 46-1, House 90-3

Legislative Description

The use of blinds, boats, and decoys in taking ducks and geese.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16

4/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources2/18/2025
Energy and Natural Resources1/17/2025

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