This bill expands when people can legally kill mountain lions in South Dakota by allowing unlicensed individuals to shoot them for self-defense, to protect livestock or pets from imminent danger, or anytime the lion is found outside the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District. Previously, such killing was more restricted. Anyone who kills a mountain lion under these new rules must notify a state conservation officer within 24 hours.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 4.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 211
First Reading House H.J. 178
Erin Tobin
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Marty Overweg
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Deferred to the 41st legislative day