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Senate declines to concur on recognizing two quail species as game birds; later votes to indefinitely postpone
Summary
Senators rejected concurrence on House Bill 57, which would have added California quail and Gambel's quail as recognized game birds, and subsequently voted to indefinitely postpone the measure after debate that included concerns about introduction of nonnative wildlife and agricultural risks.
House Bill 57, carried in the Senate by Senator Logie, would have revised the definition of upland game birds to include California quail and Gambel's quail. Logie said hunters and dog trainers requested recognition of those species to allow regulated seasons and training uses.
Opposition focused on wildlife-introduction and agricultural risks. Senator Ellis, citing a background in bird biology and Audubon work,…
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