The bill amends existing Wyoming game and fish laws to establish separate hunting licenses and seasons for mule deer and whitetail deer. Key provisions include the definition of "big game animal" to now explicitly include both mule and whitetail deer, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission is empowered to create rules for the issuance of these separate licenses and hunting seasons. Additionally, the bill outlines specific fees for resident and nonresident licenses for both types of deer, as well as provisions for preference point programs for nonresident hunters.

Other amendments include the introduction of new license categories and fees, such as a resident and nonresident youth license for both mule and whitetail deer, and the establishment of a nonrefundable fee for accumulating preference points for future license drawings. The bill also includes provisions for landowners regarding hunting licenses and the management of wildlife habitat. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 23-1-101, 23-1-302, 23-1-703, 23-1-705, 23-2-101, 23-3-102, 23-3-105, 23-3-301, 35-7-1302