A junior hunter or a person 65 years of age or older may take an antlerless deer, if a person who holds a valid antlerless deer permit transfers the permit to the junior hunter or person 65 years of age or older by identifying the name, age and address of the transferee on the permit as well as any other information reasonably requested by the commissioner and then returns the permit to the department prior to the start of the firearm season on deer. The commissioner shall record the transfer and return the permit to the junior hunter or person 65 years of age or older. A valid permit must be in the possession of the transferee in order for the transferee to take an antlerless deer. If the person transfers the permit to the junior hunter or a person 65 years of age or older, that the person who transfers the permit is prohibited from taking an antlerless deer.

SUMMARY

This bill allows a disabled person, a person 70 years of age or older or a junior hunter to take an antlerless deer during the first week of the regular season for deer.