AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- BIRDS

HB 7730 amends state laws to permit hunters to use crossbows for harvesting wild turkeys, provided they follow rules set by the Department of Environmental Management. While the bill maintains existing restrictions on using crossbows for other types of birds, it specifically carves out an exception for wild turkeys within the section that lists prohibited hunting methods. This change directly affects turkey hunters who wish to use crossbows instead of traditional shotguns or bows. The legislation ensures that any use of crossbows remains subject to specific regulations regarding when and how they can be used.