The bill amends sections 1533.10, 1533.11, and 1533.111 of the Revised Code to allow a resident landowner's parents, children of any age, and grandchildren under eighteen to hunt on the landowner's property without needing to obtain a hunting license, deer permit, wild turkey permit, or fur taker permit. This provision applies to land owned by individuals, limited liability companies, partnerships, or trusts, as long as the owner is a resident of Ohio. Additionally, tenants and their children residing on the land are also permitted to hunt without a license, aiming to simplify hunting regulations for family members and promote recreational hunting while ensuring compliance with wildlife management laws.

The bill further allows certain individuals associated with a trust to hunt or trap fur-bearing animals on trust-owned land without requiring a fur taker permit. This includes trustees or beneficiaries who are residents of the state, along with their parents, children of any age, and grandchildren under eighteen. The bill clarifies that a fur taker permit is non-transferable and prohibits individuals from carrying a permit issued in someone else's name. It also states that nonresidents with a fur taker permit can take and possess fur-bearing animals in accordance with state law or division rules. Lastly, the bill repeals existing sections 1533.10, 1533.11, and 1533.111, which may pertain to previous regulations on fur taker permits.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 1533.10, 1533.11, 1533.111