SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6560

BYSenators Metcalf, McMullen and Owen

Prohibiting the use of snares, live traps, and darts to trap black bear or grizzly bear.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 1, 1988

Senate Staff:Vic Moon (786-7469)

AS OF JANUARY 27, 1988

BACKGROUND:

Some use of snares to trap black bear has resulted in injury to the bear and to dogs that assist in the hunting of bear.

SUMMARY:

The use of snares to trap black bears and grizzly bears is prohibited.  The Department of Wildlife is authorized to develop rules to use traps, darts or any other means to take bears unharmed when moving them into a different geographic area.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Effective Date:The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.