The bill amends existing laws regarding the hunting and treatment of wildlife in Wyoming, specifically focusing on predatory animals. It prohibits individuals from harassing, injuring, or killing any wildlife, including predatory animals, using vehicles on public lands. However, it allows for the harassment, pursuit, hunting, shooting, or killing of predatory animals using vehicles on private lands. The bill also clarifies that the use of aircraft for hunting is generally prohibited, with specific exceptions for governmental agencies and potential exemptions for handicapped hunters.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to create necessary rules for its implementation. The effective date for the majority of the act is set for July 1, 2025, while certain sections will take effect immediately upon the completion of legislative processes. The amendments include new definitions and stipulations regarding the use of vehicles and aircraft in relation to wildlife, ensuring clearer guidelines for both public and private land use.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 23-3-306