The bill amends existing laws related to hunting license application fees in Wyoming. It authorizes the game and fish commission to establish application fees for both resident and nonresident hunting licenses, with the maximum fee set at twenty dollars ($20.00) for residents and seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for nonresidents. The previous fixed fees of five dollars ($5.00) for residents and fifteen dollars ($15.00) for nonresidents have been removed. Additionally, the bill eliminates the minimum contribution requirements to the property damage compensation fund, which previously mandated that a portion of collected fees be set aside for compensating property owners for damages caused by game animals.

Furthermore, the bill requires the game and fish commission to create necessary rules for implementing these changes by July 1, 2025. The act will take effect on the same date, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the completion of legislative processes. This legislative change aims to streamline the fee structure and enhance the management of hunting licenses in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 23-2-101