The bill revises laws related to Class D-5 licenses for training bird hunting dogs, specifically requiring applicants to report the number of dogs they intend to train. It establishes that a Class D-5 license is necessary for training bird hunting dogs using game birds not raised in captivity, with a fee structure of $5 for residents and $10 for nonresidents. Additionally, the bill allows for the issuance of free licenses to youth aged 12 to 18. The number of dogs to be trained must be reported on the application and printed on the license issued by the department.

Furthermore, the bill grants the Fish and Wildlife Commission the authority to regulate the number of Class D-5 licenses issued, allowing them to create rules regarding this limitation. The existing provisions regarding training methods and the tagging of captive game birds remain unchanged, ensuring that individuals training with captive birds do not require a Class D-5 license. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulation and oversight of bird hunting dog training while ensuring compliance with wildlife management practices.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-3-602