Kentuckians who own less than 5 acres now need licenses to fish, hunt on own property

A provision included in Kentucky Senate Bill 241, which goes into effect immediately, now requires Kentuckians to have a permit to fish or hunt on their own property, if the property is less than five acres. The bill, which predominantly contains language surrounding the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife's need to have a permanent public access easement in the C.F Ataya Wildlife Management Area, was initially vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear on March 24. However, the state's majority-Republican House and Senate both overrode the veto, passing the bill on March 29. The bill was also enacted as an emergency, which means it takes effect immediately. Section 17 of SB241 is what highlights changes to the current fishing and hunting license regulations — found on page 30 of the 48-page bill. Specifically, section 17-4 was amended.