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S01153Introduced in the Senate

Allows a person who is at least ten years of age to hunt small game, fowl, deer or bear during applicable seasons without obtaining a hunting license or hunter's education course certification and to possess or control a firearm if the person is within arm's reach of a qualified hunting mentor.

IntroducedSenate Environmental Conservation

Introduced by Peter Oberacker, District 51

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Official description

Allows a person who is at least ten years of age to hunt small game, fowl, deer or bear during applicable seasons without obtaining a hunting license or hunter's education course certification and to possess or control a firearm if the person is within arm's reach of a qualified hunting mentor.

Where it stands

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

January 7, 2026

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  1. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  2. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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