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SC S0345

Bill

Status

Passed

5/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

George Campsen

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates an exemption allowing hunting of wild turkeys over baited areas on properties permitted by the Department of Natural Resources for wild bobwhite quail restoration and sustainability

  • Requires permitted properties to not be leased for turkey hunting and prohibits commercial wild turkey hunts on the property

  • Mandates that bobwhite quail permits include conditions conforming to best practices for quail habitat management and require an approved management plan updated at least every five years

  • Authorizes the department to revoke permits if conditions are violated

  • Clarifies that a baited area remains classified as such for ten days following complete consumption or removal of all bait

Legislative Description

Baiting Wild Turkeys

Last Action

Act No. 21

5/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs3/20/2025
Fish, Game and Forestry2/13/2025

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