Bill Gives Alaska Hunter Harassment Law More Bite
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Bill Gives Alaska Hunter Harassment Law More Bite





Hunter harassment has been illegal in Alaska since 1991, but recent actions by animal rights activists have led state legislators to back a bill that will strengthen the current law.

House Bill 107, sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, will condemn physically interfering with or tampering with equipment used to legally hunt, fish or trap as acts of hunter harassment. The bill, which passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Feb. 15 by a vote of 3 to 2, will help curb recent incidents in which animal activists have been tampering with traps and releasing animals from traps.

The bill also increases penalties for anyone convicted of hunter harassment. The guilty party would have to pay restitution to the sportsman for attorney fees and court costs.

House Bill 107 awaits referral to a senate committee.

Hunter harassment is illegal in all 50 states and the laws are based on model legislation drafted by the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance. The concept has been upheld by several court rulings.

Take Action! Alaska sportsmen should contact their state senators in support of HB 107. Explain that strengthening hunter harassment laws will allow more effective prosecution of those who interfere with legal hunting activities. To contact your state senator, call (907) 465-4648 or use the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org.
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