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SC S0345
Bill
Status
5/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
George Campsen
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires permitted properties to not be leased for turkey hunting and prohibits commercial wild turkey hunts on the property
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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
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Authorizes the department to revoke permits if conditions are violated
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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