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SF0170

Grizzly Bear Management Prohibition

Last scannedOct 25, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act limits what the game and fish department can do to manage grizzly bears in Wyoming unless required by law or necessary for public safety.

What it does

  • Limits actions of the game and fish department and commission on managing grizzly bears unless expressly required by statute or necessary for public safety.
  • Requires the game and fish commission to make rules that follow this act.

Who it affects

  • The Wyoming Game and Fish Department
  • The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission

Limits and unknowns

  • It's unclear how this act will affect public safety measures for grizzly bears after delisting under the federal Endangered Species Act.

Plain language

Terms to know

Endangered Species Act
A federal law that protects animals and plants in danger of becoming extinct.

Official record

Sources

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Official activity

Bill history

  1. S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4Senate
  2. S No report prior to CoW CutoffSenate
  3. S Introduced and Referred to S06 - TravelSenate
  4. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  5. Bill Number AssignedLSO