To direct the Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish rules and a season for hunting cougars with the aid of dogs. This act also removes conditions on the use of dogs in cougar hunting only as a last resort and solely for the purpose of protecting livestock, although the Commission may impose conditions in its rules. (Companion: HB 1124).   Official Text and Analysis.

To strike the original bill and extend the cougar pilot project for an additional 5 years. Prohibits hunters participating in the pilot seasons from exchanging payment to a commercial enterprise for the use of dogs, and requires a report to the Legislature that summarizes the pilot program and makes recommendations.

Extends the cougar hunting pilot project for an additional 5 years. This bill prohibits hunters participating in the pilot seasons from exchanging payment to a commercial enterprise for the use of dogs, and requires a report to the Legislature that summarizes the pilot program and makes recommendations.