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This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 150.170 to remove the hunter education requirement for individuals over 18 years old who are seeking to obtain a hunting or fishing license or permit from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Specifically, the bill adds language stating that no person over 18 years old shall be required to take a hunter education course to obtain a license or permit, effectively eliminating a previous mandatory training requirement for adult hunters. Additionally, the bill removes a provision that previously exempted certain groups (such as current or former military members and certified peace officers) from the live-fire exercise component of hunter education. The context of this change suggests a move to reduce barriers to obtaining hunting and fishing licenses for adults, potentially making these activities more accessible by eliminating the mandatory education requirement for those 18 and older while maintaining existing licensing and permitting processes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb72.html