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WY HB0153

Bill

Status

Failed

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Schmid

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits intentionally harassing, pursuing, hunting, shooting, injuring, or killing wildlife or predatory animals using ground vehicles (automotive vehicles, trailers, motor-propelled wheeled vehicles, snowmobiles) on public lands in Wyoming

  • Maintains existing statewide prohibition on using aircraft or ground vehicles to take licensed wildlife, protected species, or threatened/endangered species

  • Continues to allow aircraft use for taking predatory animals, and exempts government agencies and their contractors performing lawful duties from aircraft restrictions

  • Requires the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to promulgate rules to implement the act

  • Effective July 1, 2026, with rulemaking authority effective immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Taking of predators on public lands.

Last Action

Did not Consider for Introduction

2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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