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WY HB0029

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • Amends W.S. 23-2-303(a) to clarify reciprocity requirements for nonresident trapping licenses in Wyoming
  • Nonresidents may only obtain a Wyoming trapping license if the species can be lawfully trapped in their home state and their home state offers nonresident trapping licenses to Wyoming residents for the same species
  • Applicants must submit a notarized affidavit stating their legal address and state of residence, plus documentation of their home state's trapping laws demonstrating reciprocity
  • Requires the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to promulgate rules to implement the new requirements
  • Effective July 1, 2026, with rulemaking authority effective immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Trapping licenses-nonresident reciprocal licenses.

Last Action

COW:H Did not consider for COW

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources2/10/2026

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