HB 1462 - NR landowners

[BrockW]

If I interpret this correctly, this bill would mean non-resident landowners don’t need a license.

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1462.html

 

[Obi-Wan]

If I interpret this correctly, this bill would mean non-resident landowners don’t need a license.

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1462.html

I believe you are right, It says ANY land owner OR resident. It appears to include include all residents of ND and non resident land owners. It also goes on to say any land they rent or lease, does that include Hunting leases, it does not list the purpose of the lease. If twisted anyone who owns a home anywhere in ND could be considered a “ land owner and a resident “ then they could pay a farmer/rancher for a short term lease and hunt without a license. I know this is way out there but you know someone is going to push it into the gray area.

 

[zoops]

Good grief, what is the point? To save a landowner $30? Pretty soon going to be anyone with A fib, diabetes, deviated septum, obesity, learning disorder, living on food stamps, driving an EV, left handed, parents didn't go to college won't need a license.

 

[guywhofishes]

How does NDGF “protect the resource” if they can’t track hunting/fishing license sales?

 

[guywhofishes]

Call me naive, but I’m rather shocked at what people will try to pull off.

W in T actual F????

 

[wslayer]

G&F would start lacking revenue also and jack up the price of licenses.

 

[Retired Educator]

There are times when I see a bill introduced that makes me wonder, "Did they actually think this had a chance to pass?" Makes me also wonder whoever introduced this bill has the support of the majority of voters in their district. And yet it happens over and over.

I am a landowner and I frequently apply for the gratis permit. Not because I can't afford the license but unfortunately it guarantees me a tag. I happen to live in an area where there are very limited tags. In fact I know several people who are in the same boat.

Not a fan of gratis tags. Perhaps there are some who need that option because of funds but I'm guessing that's not the case. The only reason for me to have a gratis tag is the tag. All the other costs incurred hunting make the tag a pretty good bargain.

So what is the solution? For one realize that non-residents certainly do not qualify for this proposed idea. Next, perhaps if those suggesting this change be made to undertstand the fallacy. Don't know any of them but I'm guessing I'd have every little in common with any of them.