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SC H5072

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Luck

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a special doe hunting season from January 2 through January 31, defining "doe" as biologically female deer (excluding antlerless male deer)
  • Residents may purchase up to three special doe season tags at $5 each; nonresidents may purchase up to two tags at $15 each
  • Increases individual antlerless deer tags issued to residents with hunting license and big game permit from two to eight tags
  • Violations of doe season regulations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by fines of $50-$500 or up to 30 days imprisonment
  • Requires the Department of Natural Resources to produce and distribute literature encouraging hunters to take antlerless deer with the slogan "Save Our Herd. Take a Doe."

Legislative Description

Special Doe Hunting Season

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs1/29/2026

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