This bill establishes a new "apprentice guide license" aimed at individuals aspiring to become hunting or fishing guides but who have not yet completed the necessary written and oral board requirements for full licensure. The new section, 215:10, is added to RSA 215, allowing individuals to purchase this apprentice license after passing a criminal background check and obtaining certification in first-aid and CPR. The apprentice guide may engage in guiding activities only when accompanied by a licensed guide who is at least 18 years old. The fees for the apprentice guide license will be determined through rules established under RSA 541-A.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the licensed guide accompanying the apprentice will be fully responsible for any damages or violations committed by the apprentice during guiding activities. It is important to note that the apprentice guide license cannot be used as proof of a previous license under RSA 214:23-a, I or II, and can only be purchased once in the applicant's lifetime. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.