Prohibit Bobcat, Lynx, and Mountain Lion Hunting (Prohibit Trophy Hunting)
Status
2024 on the ballot (10/23/2023)
Bill Subjects
Natural Resources & Environment
House Sponsors
Senate Sponsors
House Committee
Senate Committee
Date Introduced
10/23/2023
Summary
This proposal would amend the Colorado Revised Statutes to prohibit the hunting of mountain lions, lynx, and bobcats. The key provisions include:
Hunting Prohibition:
It would be illegal to intentionally kill, wound, pursue, entrap, or discharge/release a deadly weapon at any mountain lion, lynx, or bobcat.
Exceptions:
There would be eight exceptions to this prohibition, including situations involving:
Protection of human life.
Protection of property.
Protection of livestock.
Penalties:
Violating the prohibition would be classified as a class 1 misdemeanor.
Fines would be increased for violators.
Wildlife license privileges could be limited for individuals convicted of this crime.
In essence, the measure seeks to provide legal protection to these species by restricting hunting, while still allowing for certain exceptions where human safety or property is at risk.
