HB1314: relative to the taking of deer by crossbow.

HB 1314 - AS INTRODUCED

2003 SESSION

03-2254

10/01

HOUSE BILL 1314

AN ACT relative to the taking of deer by crossbow.

SPONSORS: Rep. Goyette, Hills 66; Rep. L. Christiansen, Hills 66; Rep. Artz, Hills 64

COMMITTEE: Fish and Game

ANALYSIS

This bill allows for the taking of deer by crossbow for persons having an archery license and crossbow deer tag.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

03-2254

10/01

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Three

AN ACT relative to the taking of deer by crossbow.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 Deer; Taking by Crossbow. Amend RSA 208:7-a to read as follows:

208:7-a Taking Deer by Crossbow; Rulemaking. The executive director of fish and game, with the consent of the commission, may adopt rules under RSA 541-A to allow for the taking of deer by crossbow during the regular [firearms] bow and arrow season, for persons holding a valid [firearms deer tag] archery license under RSA 208:5, or as specified in RSA 206:23-c, and for the issuance of a deer tag to such persons. Such rules may include, but not be limited to, conditions or limitations as to the portions of the state crossbows may be used, the manner and method of taking with a crossbow, mandatory education requirements for the use of a crossbow, and any additional licensing requirements and associated fees.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.