SENATE BILL REPORT

SHB 1426

BYHouse Committee on Fisheries & Wildlife (originally sponsored by Representatives Winsley, R. King and P. King) 

Relating to the hound stamp.

House Committe on Fisheries & Wildlife

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 21, 1989; March 30, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; Amondson, Vice Chairman; Bauer, Benitz, Kreidler, Owen, Sutherland.

Senate Staff:Vic Moon (786-7469)

                  March 30, 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES, MARCH 30, 1989

BACKGROUND:

To hunt wild animals with a dog, a person must have a valid hunting license and hound stamp issued by the Department of Wildlife.  Dogs often are used by hunters when hunting bears, cougar, lynx, bobcats and birds.

A separate hound permit is not required when hunting upland birds.  However, if an incidental rabbit or a hare is killed during the bird hunt, a hound stamp is needed.

SUMMARY:

A hound stamp is not required when hunting rabbits and hares with a dog.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested February 7, 1989

Senate Committee - Testified: James King, Washington Hound Council