Bill > HB0352

Introduced Session

Amends the Wildlife Code. Removes the prohibition on taking bobcats in the State. Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to trap or to hunt bobcats with gun, dog, dog and gun, or bow and arrow, except during the open season which will be set annually by the Director of Natural Resources between 12:01 a.m., November 1 to 12:00 midnight, February 15, both inclusive. Provides that the season limit for bobcat shall not exceed one bobcat per permit. Provides that the pelts of bobcats shall be tagged in accordance with federal regulations and the Department of Natural Resources may require harvest registration and set forth procedures, fees for registration, and the process of tagging pelts in administrative rules. Provides that bobcats may be taken during the open season by use of a small light which is worn on the body or hand-held by a person on foot and not in any vehicle.

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Sam McCann (CRV)*,  Patrick Verschoore (D)*,  Steven Andersson (R),  John Anthony (R),  Daniel Beiser (D),  Tom Bennett (R),  Avery Bourne (R),  John Cabello (R),  Katherine Cloonen (D),  Jerry Costello (D),  John D'Amico (D),  C.D. Davidsmeyer (R),  Kenneth Dunkin (D),  Mary Flowers (D),  Randy Frese (R),  David Harris (R),  Chad Hays (R),  Jay Hoffman (D),  Eddie Jackson (D),  Dwight Kay (R),  Rob Martwick (D),  Margo McDermed (R),  Donald Moffitt (R),  Brandon Phelps (D),  Raymond Poe (R),  David Reis (R),  Bob Rita (D),  Mike Smiddy (D),  Ed Sullivan (R),  Larry Walsh (D), 

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0033 (on 07/14/2015)

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