WyomingProposal would restrict vehicle use against wildlife on public land
People on public land would face limits on intentionally using motorized vehicles against wildlife and predatory animals, starting July 1, 2026, if the bill became law.
What it does
People on public land would be barred from intentionally using certain motorized vehicles to harass, pursue, hunt, shoot, injure, or kill wildlife or predatory animals.
Argument forWildlife could face less intentional harm from vehicle use on public land because the proposal bars using vehicles to injure or kill animals there.
Argument againstPeople using vehicles to pursue wildlife on public land might face a wider restriction because the rule covers wildlife as well as predatory animals.
More detail
The proposal would bar people from intentionally using certain motorized vehicles to harass, pursue, hunt, shoot, injure, or kill wildlife or predatory animals. It applies to any person in Wyoming on public land and covers Wyoming wildlife and predatory animals. This proposed rule would take effect July 1, 2026, if the bill became law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 14H Did not Consider for IntroductionLatest
- Feb 11H Received for IntroductionMinor
- Feb 11Bill Number AssignedIntroduced
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