The bill H. 3813 proposes amendments to Section 50-11-430 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically regarding bear hunting regulations in Game Zone 1. The key change involves the removal of references to a registered party dog hunt in Game Zone 1, which previously allowed for specific hunting dates and participant registration requirements. The bill maintains the open season for still gun hunts from October 17 through October 30, while eliminating the party dog hunt provisions that permitted up to twenty-five participants per party.

Additionally, the bill outlines various regulations for bear hunting across different game zones, including the establishment of quotas, tagging requirements, and prohibitions against certain hunting practices such as baiting and pursuing bears with dogs. Violations of these regulations are classified as misdemeanors, with penalties including fines, imprisonment, and suspension of hunting privileges. The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
01/28/2025: 50-11-430
02/12/2025: 50-11-430
04/02/2025: 50-11-430
04/15/2025: 50-11-430
05/06/2025: 50-11-430
05/07/2025: 50-11-430
05/07/2025-A: 50-11-430
Latest Version: 50-11-430