Hunting License Rules for Trophy Animals
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Bill Summary - 22LSO-0150 Bill No.: HB0043 Effective: Multiple Dates LSO No.: 22LSO-0150 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0010 Chapter No.: 43 Prime Sponsor: Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Interim Committee Catch Title: Trophy game, big game and wild bison license allocations. Subject: Hunting license allocation limits and specifications for grizzly bear, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and wild bison. Summary/Major Elements: This act imposes a lifetime restriction on any person that receives a hunting license for a grizzly bear, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep or wild bison to the effect that the person will not be eligible to receive another hunting license for that particular species, absent an exception, after July 1, 2022. The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission may issue additional hunting licenses to any person for purposes of wildlife management. The Game and Fish Commission is required to reserve ninety percent (90%) of grizzly bear, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and wild bison hunting licenses for Wyoming residents. The other ten percent (10%) of these licenses will be reserved for non-residents. This act limits a person to only receiving one (1) hunting license for a cow or calf moose or ewe or lamb bighorn sheep in any five (5) consecutive year period. This limitation is subject to the lifetime restrictions as established in this act. There are also several amendments to current statutes to make conforming changes associated with this act, including situations where the Governor may issue complimentary licenses, licenses may be issued by competitive raffle, and a license may be transferred to a disabled veteran. In those three situations, the lifetime restrictions established in this act do not apply. Comments: This act requires the Game and Fish Commission to promulgate rules to carry out the act by January 1, 2023. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to phase in license allocation changes over five years to help outfitters who are highly dependent on non-resident hunters adjust gradually.
R · H28
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because non-resident hunters and the outfitting industry contribute significantly to Wyoming's tourism economy, which small communities depend on.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote because the removal of an amendment creates a perception that wealthy individuals receive special privileges over others.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to address resource scarcity and improve drawing odds for resident hunters, noting that outfitters testified residents use their services just as much.
R · H04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports moving forward with the bill because it aligns Wyoming's license allocation ratios with neighboring states and includes a slow start to help those waiting for tags.
R · H36
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill after speaking with one of the state's largest outfitters who expressed no objection to it.
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The amendment adds new rules about when hunters who did not catch certain animals can get licenses to hunt those same animals again.
The amendment requires the commission to gradually increase the number of licenses for hunting certain animals like bighorn sheep, wild bison, and moose for resident hunters starting in 2022.
The amendment proposes to remove a specific line from the bill related to game and fish license allocations.
The amendment adds new rules about when hunters who did not catch certain animals can get licenses to hunt those same animals again.
This amendment to HB0043 makes several technical corrections and deletions related to license allocations for hunting certain wildlife species, including the removal of 'lifetime' restrictions on some licenses.
This amendment removes certain restrictions and language related to hunting licenses for specific wildlife species, including grizzly bears, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, wild bison, and moose.
The amendment modifies the language related to hunting licenses for certain animals by specifying types of animals and removing some existing restrictions.
The amendment modifies the language and specific details related to hunting licenses for certain wildlife species, including changes to exceptions, repeals, and restrictions.