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2022 Senate Bill 5613: Concerning the use of dogs to hunt black bear, cougar, or bobcat
Introduced by Sen. Kevin Van De Wege (Sequim) (D) on January 10, 2022
Referred to the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee on January 10, 2022
Substitute offered in the Senate on January 20, 2022
• Removes the exemption allowing an employee or agents of a county to hunt black bear, cougar, or bobcat with the aid of a dog.
• Provides that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife may authorize an employee or agents of a county agency to conduct a cougar public safety response with the aid of a dog or dogs.
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 21, 2022
Received in the House on February 11, 2022
Referred to the House Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on February 11, 2022