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OR HB3153
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jami Cate
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AI Summary
- Allows private property owners to use dogs to hunt or pursue cougars on their own land or with written consent from other property owners
- Maintains existing ban on using dogs to hunt black bears or cougars for the general public
- Preserves exceptions for county, state, and federal agency employees acting in official capacities to use dogs or bait for bears and cougars
- Requires the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to assess cougar depredation of livestock and establish a threshold defining "chronic depredation"
- Directs the Commission to reduce cougar populations, including through lethal means, to address chronic livestock depredation
Legislative Description
Relating to cougars.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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