HI SCR96

Department of Land and Natural Resources is urged to establish a statewide cooperative program with licensed hunters to reduce feral ungulate populations on public lands.

Feral ungulates cause environmental damage by destroying crops and watersheds, and reproduce rapidly in areas with limited hunting pressure.

Many areas needing ungulate control have restricted public hunting access due to safety concerns or being surrounded by inaccessible private lands.

The Division of Forestry and Wildlife manages approximately one million acres where hunting is permitted and encouraged for both sustainable game management and feral ungulate control.

A certified copy of the resolution shall be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.