Lifetime hunting and fishing licenses.

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  • (1) Lifetime licensees born after December 31, 1965, shall complete the hunter education requirements under Section 23-19-11 before engaging in hunting.
  • (2) A lifetime license shall remain valid if the residency of the lifetime licensee changes to another state or country.
  • (3)
    • (a) A lifetime license may be used in lieu of a hunting or fishing license.
    • (b) Each year, a lifetime licensee is entitled to receive without charge a permit and tag of the lifetime licensee's choice for one of the following general season deer hunts:
      • (i) archery;
      • (ii) rifle; or
      • (iii) muzzleloader.
    • (c) A lifetime licensee is subject to each requirement for special hunting and fishing permits and tags, except as provided in Subsections (3)(a) and (b).
  • (4) The Wildlife Board may adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.




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