Trophy game animal-change to large carnivore game animal.
This bill changes Wyoming's wildlife terminology by replacing "trophy game animal" with "large carnivore game animal" in statutes. It specifically designates two geographic areas (in northwest Wyoming) where gray wolves will be classified as "trophy large carnivore game animals," allowing them to be hunted under regulated conditions. The change applies after gray wolves are removed from federal endangered species protections. The bill requires the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to establish implementing rules and affects how wolves are managed for hunting in designated zones. This redefinition clarifies wildlife management jurisdiction without altering existing hunting seasons or quotas.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2023
Last action Feb 7, 2023
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Total actions
6
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Committee
2
Feb 7, 2023
Committee
H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4
lower
Jan 27, 2023
Committee
:Rerefer to H06 - Travel
lower
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H05 - Agriculture
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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