H.B. 559 Summary

• Allows grandchildren of any age (instead of only under 18) to hunt on landowner's property without a hunting license, matching exemptions already provided for children.

• Extends license exemptions for grandchildren of any age to fish on property owned by the landowner, limited liability companies with three or fewer members, trusts with three or fewer trustees/beneficiaries, and tenants.

• Establishes "partially disabled veteran" category eligible for free hunting, fishing, fur taker, and deer/turkey permits, defined as those with 50% or more service-connected disability rating from Veterans Administration.

• Removes age restriction (previously under 18) for grandchildren hunting and trapping fur-bearing animals and hunting deer/wild turkey on landowner property without permits.

• Clarifies that landowner and grandchildren are exempt from waterfowl hunting area permits while hunting on owned or occupied lands.