AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- HUNTING AND HUNTING SAFETY--WILDLIFE KILLING CONTEST

SB 864 bans wildlife killing contests - where participants compete to kill animals for cash, prizes, or other incentives - on both public and private lands in the state. It directly affects organizers, sponsors, and participants of such contests, including businesses or groups hosting them. The bill allows exceptions for authorized wildlife damage control, field trials, and standard hunting/trapping activities under existing laws. Violators face fines starting at $500 for individuals and $1,000 for businesses, with higher penalties for repeat offenses.