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LC 3386

Generally revise laws relating to trapping

2025 Regular Session

A broad rewrite of trapping laws to update licensing, gear, seasons, enforcement, and penalties; the draft died in process and was not enacted.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3386

Summary: LC 3386 — Generally revise laws relating to trapping

Overview

LC 3386 is a draft bill titled “Generally revise laws relating to trapping” within the Fish and Wildlife subject area. The bill is categorized as a legislative Counsel (LC) draft and does not appear to have advanced beyond the drafting stage. As of the latest updates, the bill is dead in process.

  • Bill number: LC 3386
  • Title: Generally revise laws relating to trapping
  • Subject: Fish and Wildlife
  • Status: Draft died in process
  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2024-12-14: Drafter Assigned
    • 2025-02-17: Draft On Hold
    • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process

Purpose and intent

Based on the title, LC 3386 seeks to generally revise the laws governing trapping. The available information does not include the bill’s full text or explicit objectives. As a broad revision, the bill would likely aim to update, streamline, or harmonize trapping-related provisions within existing wildlife statutes, potentially addressing administration, oversight, and public welfare concerns associated with trapping activities.

Key provisions (not available in the provided text)

The exact provisions of LC 3386 are not provided in the materials available. Consequently, specific changes to licensing, seasons, allowed equipment, humane standards, enforcement authorities, penalties, or reporting requirements cannot be stated here. In general, bills that undertake a “general revision” of trapping laws may address areas such as:
- Trapper licensing and certification
- Trapping seasons, bag limits, and area restrictions
- Permitted trap types and device standards
- Humane handling and mortality prevention standards
- Enforcement powers and penalties
- Reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance requirements
- Coordination with wildlife management and habitat protection measures

Note: These are typical topics in broader trapping law revisions but are not confirmed for LC 3386 without the bill text.

Affected parties and impact

  • Primary groups: Trappers and trapping stakeholders; wildlife program administrators within the state; law enforcement and wildlife enforcement agencies.
  • Secondary groups: Landowners, recreational users, environmental and animal welfare groups, and the general public who rely on regulated trapping for wildlife management and safety.
  • Potential impacts (undetermined): Any changes could affect licensing costs and processes, trapping methods and gear, seasonal opportunities, and penalties for non-compliance. The exact effects depend on the final text of the provisions.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • Draft status progression: Drafter Assigned → Draft On Hold (Feb 17, 2025) → Draft Died in Process (May 27, 2025)
  • Implication: The bill did not advance to further committees or floor action and is not currently active. It may be reintroduced in a future session or reworked into a new bill.

Next steps for interested readers

  • Monitor official legislative databases for LC 3386 updates or any successor trapping legislation.
  • If available, review the full bill text for precise provisions and fiscal impact.
  • Contact the sponsor or legislative staff for clarification on intent, scope, and potential reintroduction plans.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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