Stay Vigilant
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2016 1:40 am
I received an email a couple days ago informing me that, Jim Allen, has been named as the new head of the, Travel-Recreation-Wildlife Committee, that governs alot of things regarding the Wyoming Game & Fish Department. Also of note, Eli Bebout, is the president of the state senate.
Now, for those of you who don't know who these two gentlemen are, Mr. Allen is the sponsor of the bill brought before the legislature earlier this year during the budget session that would have legalized the trapping and snaring of mountain lions. Mr. Bebout was the cosponsor of that bill.
This measure was shot down, but I have been told by more than one person, the only reason for that was the fact they were in a budget session rather than a regular legislative session. Had that bill gone through, it would have given the G&F Commission the authority to set rules and regulations in regards to the trapping and snaring of lions. It has been told to me, similar legislation will be introduced during this upcoming regular session, but the difference will be, this new bill will require the commission to set rules and regs instead of them merely having the option to.
Hopefully, those behind this will have moved on to something else by the time the legislature convenes and we won't have to worry about it, but we need to pay close attention. Legislation like this, where a small group decides to act in haste, could have some very detrimental affects on the other sportsmen of this state. It was told to me, the Wyoming Trappers Association, voted to take a neutral stance on this issue. With all of the negative potential that is possible should this bill pass, I would like to see them take a stance in opposition. Regardless, the Wyoming Federation of Houndsmen, will be keeping on eye on this and we will be in, Cheyenne, to oppose it, should it be introduced again.
Tex
Now, for those of you who don't know who these two gentlemen are, Mr. Allen is the sponsor of the bill brought before the legislature earlier this year during the budget session that would have legalized the trapping and snaring of mountain lions. Mr. Bebout was the cosponsor of that bill.
This measure was shot down, but I have been told by more than one person, the only reason for that was the fact they were in a budget session rather than a regular legislative session. Had that bill gone through, it would have given the G&F Commission the authority to set rules and regulations in regards to the trapping and snaring of lions. It has been told to me, similar legislation will be introduced during this upcoming regular session, but the difference will be, this new bill will require the commission to set rules and regs instead of them merely having the option to.
Hopefully, those behind this will have moved on to something else by the time the legislature convenes and we won't have to worry about it, but we need to pay close attention. Legislation like this, where a small group decides to act in haste, could have some very detrimental affects on the other sportsmen of this state. It was told to me, the Wyoming Trappers Association, voted to take a neutral stance on this issue. With all of the negative potential that is possible should this bill pass, I would like to see them take a stance in opposition. Regardless, the Wyoming Federation of Houndsmen, will be keeping on eye on this and we will be in, Cheyenne, to oppose it, should it be introduced again.
Tex