BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 2589: Dogs/injured wildlife

Allowing the use of leashed dogs to pursue injured wildlife.

Summary

Provides that individuals possessing a valid big game hunting license issued under this act may use a leashed dog or dogs to track a deer or elk injured by the individual possessing the license. Dogs may not be utilized by the hunter prior to the deer or elk sustaining an injury. The department may adopt rules specifying additional responsibilities for hunters opting to track injured deer or elk with leashed dogs.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the use of dogs to pursue injured wildlife;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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