HB 1486

Abstract

Amends the Wildlife Code. Allows the use of cable restraints not powered by springs, spring poles, or mechanical devices to trap fur-bearing mammals on land with written permission from the landowner or tenant of the land. Provides that cable restraints must be visited at least once each calendar day. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to remove fur-bearing mammals from, or to move or disturb in any manner, the cable restraints owned by another person without written authorization from the owner. Allows the use of locking type cable restraints for use in water trapping. Provides that written permission is not required for water sets. Prohibits the use of cable restraints during the closed trapping season. Prohibits the use on land of cable restraints with a loop diameter exceeding 15 inches. Prohibits the use on land of cable restraints without a relaxing mechanical lock, anchor swivel, and stop device to prevent the relaxing mechanical lock from closing the noose loop to a diameter of less than 2 1/2 inches. Prohibits the use of cable restraints attached to a drag or a movable object. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.