Bill > SF0139

This bill modifies Wyoming's trapping regulations by expanding the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission's authority to establish trap setback specifications on public and state lands. The bill removes a previous requirement for the commission to consult with other entities before creating these rules, giving them more independent rulemaking power. It maintains existing requirements for trapping, such as permanently marking traps with owner identification, prohibiting traps within 30 feet of exposed bait over 5 pounds, and mandating regular trap checks (every 72 hours for steel-jawed leghold traps and weekly for snares and quick kill body grip traps). The bill repeals an unspecified obsolete provision in the existing law and requires the Game and Fish Commission to develop rules to implement these changes. Most provisions will become effective on January 1, 2026, though some sections related to rulemaking will take effect immediately upon the bill becoming law. The primary goal appears to be providing more flexible regulatory oversight of trapping practices while maintaining existing safety and animal welfare standards.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0139