2008 House Bill 6021

Allow capture or killing of wolf attacking dogs

Introduced in the House

April 24, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Gary McDowell (D-107)

To establish that, notwithstanding other laws that prohibit harming a gray wolf, a dog owner may remove, capture, or use lethal means if necessary to stop a wolf that is attacking the dog. The action would have to be reported to the Department of Natural Resources, and if the wolf is captured it would have to transferred to a conservation officer.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 24, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 25, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

To establish that, notwithstanding other laws that prohibit harming a gray wolf, a dog owner may remove, capture, or use lethal means if necessary to stop a wolf that is attacking the dog. The action would have to be reported to the Department of Natural Resources, and if the wolf is captured it would have to transferred to a conservation officer. See also House Bill 5686.

Received in the Senate

June 26, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs