HB 2341 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Requires the department to maintain a list of qualified individuals, arranged by county of residence, who have indicated that they are available to hunt or otherwise harass deer, elk, or other wildlife that are causing damage to crops.

     Requires the department to utilize this list when contacting persons to assist in controlling game damage to crops.  The department must make all reasonable efforts to use an individual who resides within the county where the hunt or harassment activity will occur before contacting a person who is not a resident of that county.