H4771

Night hunting

Introduced·1/13/26

South Carolina H4771 amends night hunting restrictions, penalties, and forfeiture procedures.

South Carolina H4771 amends the state code to make night hunting unlawful, except for deer, bear, turkey, and certain other animals. Penalties include fines and imprisonment for violations. Devices used in night hunting, such as firearms and electronic vision enhancing devices, are subject to forfeiture. The bill also revises the procedure for the sale or redemption of confiscated devices and outlines penalties for repeat offenses, including suspension of hunting and fishing privileges.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Jan 21

12:30 PM

House Wildlife Subcommittee

History

Jan 30

Scrivener's error corrected

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs