Bill > HB0030

This bill establishes a new "Wildlife Management Area Stewardship Fund" to support habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and volunteer coordination within wildlife management areas, funded by legislative appropriations, interest, and voluntary contributions. It also revises access rules for these areas, requiring individuals 18 and older to obtain a "digital access permit" by completing an online educational video, or hold a hunting/fishing license, or have other specific permission to enter, with phased implementation across different counties starting July 1, 2026, and extending statewide by July 1, 2028; however, exemptions exist for those traveling on certain roads, participating in educational programs, or recovering livestock. The bill also allows for voluntary monetary contributions to the stewardship fund, which can be designated for specific areas or general wildlife management, and establishes a program for volunteer labor to maintain these areas, with provisions for recognizing volunteers and managing liability.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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