Prohibiting the taking of non-native big game mammals in a fenced or other area from which there is no means for such mammal to escape

This bill (S 562) prohibits hunting facilities from charging fees to shoot non-native big game mammals that are confined in areas with no escape route - such as tied, staked, or fenced enclosures. It directly affects hunting facilities that operate "canned hunting" setups where animals cannot flee, banning fee-based hunting using firearms or spears in these confined settings. Key provisions define "shooting" (firearms/bows) and "spearing" (harpoons/pikes), and clarify that "fee" includes payments for lodging, meals, or other services. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, aiming to prevent exploitation of confined animals for recreational hunting.