The bill H. 3813 proposes an amendment 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 this game zone. The open season for hunting bears in Game Zone 1 is defined as October 17 through October 23 for still gun hunts, while the party dog hunts are no longer mentioned. The bill maintains the existing regulations for bear hunting in other game zones, including the establishment of quotas and the requirement for bear tagging and reporting.

Additionally, the bill outlines various unlawful activities related to bear hunting, such as hunting outside the open season, possessing untagged bears, and using bait to attract bears. Violations of these provisions 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