The bill amends section 20.1-01-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, which regulates the use of motor-driven vehicles while hunting big game or small game, excluding waterfowl and cranes. It establishes that individuals, except landowners, must obtain written permission from the landowner to use a motor-driven vehicle on any land other than established roads or trails while hunting. The bill allows for the use of a motor-driven vehicle to retrieve a big game animal if it has been reduced to possession and cannot be easily retrieved, but mandates that the vehicle must return to the established road or trail along the same route. Additionally, it clarifies that vehicles may be parked on the roadside for safety and normal travel.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits individuals from using motor-driven vehicles to drive, run, or harass game while hunting statewide. It removes previous language that allowed for certain exceptions regarding the use of vehicles on various types of land, thereby tightening regulations on hunting practices. The changes aim to enhance safety and protect wildlife during hunting seasons.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 20.1-01-07
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Schreiber-Beck: 20.1-01-07
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 20.1-01-07
Enrollment: 20.1-01-07