The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by adding a new section, 43530, which allows the Department of Natural Resources to contract with sportsmen's organizations to auction director's hunt licenses to the highest bidders. This provision enables any individual to participate in the bidding process for these licenses, which include various hunting licenses such as elk, bear, turkey, and antlerless deer licenses, as well as access to managed waterfowl hunt areas.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the sportsmen's organizations authorized to conduct these auctions may retain up to 7.5% of the auction proceeds, with the remainder being deposited into the game and fish protection account managed by the state treasurer. The Department is also tasked with issuing necessary orders to implement this section. The bill defines "sportsmen's organization" as a nonprofit entity focused on conservation and outdoor recreation, which is exempt from taxation under specific sections of the Internal Revenue Code.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 324.101, 324.90106
House Introduced Bill: 324.101, 324.90106
As Passed by the House: 324.101, 324.90106