Legislative Update
WGWA Legislative Update, Week of 2/3/2025
From the Legislative Committee:
The Wyoming Game Wardens Association (WGWA) currently is working hard this winter with the 2025 Wyoming Legislative Session going full throttle, with many bills being brought forward, introduced, and moving rapidly or dying through the House and Senate.
The WGWA Legislative Committee has been very active tracking many files, bills and have been outspoken on namely one, Senate File 118, proposing transferable landowner licenses. Over the course of the legislative session, members have met with many NGO groups to discuss and collaborate through files and bills. Through that collaboration, the WGWA co-signed an opposition letter to Senate File 118. On Wednesday, Senator Pearson tabled the bill providing a huge win on behalf of the sportspeople of Wyoming.
Other news, Senate File (SF) 003, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer separate hunting seasons died on the Senate floor in a 19-12 vote. House Bill (HB) 005, Fishing Outfitters continues to move through the House. HB186, Bear Coupons was heard before the House Agriculture Committee and passed with an amendment to remove black bears from the bill on a 5-4 vote. HB286, Mountain Lion season changes is being watched closely. HB211, Hunting Wildlife from vehicles continues to move through the house. Many other bills continue to be monitored.
Files and Bills have until February 7 to be introduced. Check back for continued updates on the status of files and bills that the WGWA monitors.
Mule deer photograph taken by Emmalee Raish.
