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House passes bill allowing protected wildlife to be taken in defense of human life
Summary
After extended floor debate about public safety and wildlife authority, the Utah House passed House Bill 177 to permit taking protected wildlife when human life is endangered; supporters cited cougar and bear incidents while opponents warned of role conflicts with wildlife boards.
The Utah House on Feb. 9 passed House Bill 177, a measure that clarifies that protected wildlife may be taken when it endangers human life.
Representative Bill Wright, sponsor of H.B. 177, told colleagues the bill would allow action when wildlife—particularly cougars and bears—threatens people. Wright and other proponents cited recent local incidents (including testimony from George…
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