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Senate committee holds public hearing on bill to expand hunting seasons on Rota
Summary
The Senate Health, Welfare and Programs Committee held a public hearing May 28 in Rota on Senate Bill 24‑20, the proposed "Hunting Act of 2025," which would add or extend hunting seasons for multiple species; residents testified chiefly in favor citing crop damage, deer overpopulation and local economic benefits. No vote on the bill was taken.
The Senate Health, Welfare and Programs Committee held a public hearing May 28 in Rota on Senate Bill 24‑20, the proposed "Hunting Act of 2025," which would add or extend hunting seasons for several species. The committee heard multiple public comments in favor of expanding hunting opportunities but did not take a final vote on the bill.
The bill’s sponsor outlined draft season dates and species in the committee meeting. Senator Francisco Q. Cruz, chairman of the committee, summarized the proposal as adding seasons and, in some cases, creating year‑round open seasons for certain species. Cruz told the committee the measure would set additional season windows for deer, coconut crab, Philippine turtle dove…
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