HB 0275 AND HB 0331 WILL END TORTURE OF WILDLIFE ON PUBLIC LANDS IN WYOMING
LEGISLATORS NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU NOW
These bills are not perfect, but they are a HUGE step in the right direction in Wyoming. Without their passage, things will be status quo. There are still multiple opportunities for amendments to be introduced and voted for.
The breakdown:
The language of the bill is here. Sponsored by Rep. Andrew Byron from Teton and Lincoln counties, it is focused on animal cruelty. (It specifically exempts trappers from being held accountable for animal cruelty.) It makes a first offense for cruelty to animals a misdemeanor and a second offense a felony. While imperfect, this bill marks a sea change in Wyoming. Please, support.
HB 0331 Taking of Predators on Public Lands
The language of the bill is here. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Schmid of Sublette County. Would allow one to shoot or run over an animal with a vehicle on private land. On public land, it would not allow one to run over an animal with a vehicle, but one could shoot from a vehicle. We do not support the running over of any animal with a vehicle. Ask for this bill to prohibit vehicular killing on public AND PRIVATE LANDS. Please, support.
Actions to Take Right Now
- Call and/or email your House member to vote yes on HB 0275
- Ask Andrew Byron to bring HB 0331 to the TRW committee asap Andrew.Byron@wyoleg.gov
- Email the entire Wyoming House of Representatives and ask them to vote yes on HB 0275
READ THE FULL ALERT HERE
Amazing Yellowstone wolf photo: Rebecca E. King