SENATE BILL REPORT

EHB 2577

BYRepresentatives Morris, R. King, S. Wilson and Haugen; by request of Department of Wildlife

Allowing the issuance of special hunting permits.

House Committe on Fisheries & Wildlife

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 22, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass as amended.

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

Senate Staff:Ross Antipa (786-7413)

                  February 22, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES, FEBRUARY 22, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The Wildlife Commission was authorized in 1987 to conduct trophy hunts for game animals by awarding permits at auction to the highest bidder.

There is concern that it may not be appropriate to auction permits for the killing of a wildlife resource that belongs to all state citizens.

SUMMARY:

The issuance of permits to hunt trophy-quality game animals is through raffle procedures established by the Director of the Department of Wildlife.  The Wildlife Commission shall adopt rules defining trophy-quality for each species involved in special hunts.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENT:

The auction or sealed bidding on trophy quality hunting permits is deleted.

Senate Committee - Testified: Lee Smith, Department of Wildlife (pro)