2008 House Bill 5686 / Public Act 290

Allow capture or killing of wolf attacking livestock

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Michael Lahti (D-110)

To establish that, notwithstanding other laws that prohibit harming a gray wolf, a livestock owner may remove, capture, or use lethal means if necessary to stop a wolf that is attacking the livestock. The action would have to be reported to the Department of Natural Resources, and if the wolf is captured it would have to transferred to a conservation officer. House Bill 5687 deals with wolves attacking a dog.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 24, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 25, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

To establish that, notwithstanding other laws that prohibit harming a gray wolf, a livestock owner may remove, capture, or use lethal means if necessary to stop a wolf that is attacking the livestock. The action would have to be reported to the Department of Natural Resources, and if the wolf is captured it would have to transferred to a conservation officer. House Bill 6021 deals with wolves attacking a dog.

Received in the Senate

June 26, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Sept. 23, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 25, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish that, notwithstanding other laws that prohibit harming a gray wolf, a livestock owner may remove, capture, or use lethal means if necessary to stop a wolf that is attacking the livestock. The action would have to be reported to the Department of Natural Resources, and if the wolf is captured it would have to transferred to a conservation officer. House Bill 6021 deals with wolves attacking a dog.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 6, 2008