Hawaii HB347 prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from setting bag limits on goats in public hunting areas.

Hawaii HB347 addresses the growing goat population in west Hawaii island, which has led to nuisances and safety concerns. The bill prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from establishing or implementing bag limits on goats in public hunting areas. It emphasizes the role of hunters in managing the goat population, which is not native and lacks predators in the area. The bill amends existing statutes to reflect this prohibition and takes effect upon approval.

Hawaii HB347 prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from setting bag limits on goats in public hunting areas.

Hawaii HB347 addresses the growing goat population in west Hawaii island, which has led to nuisances and safety concerns. The bill prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from establishing or implementing bag limits on goats in public hunting areas. It emphasizes the role of hunters in managing the goat population, which is not native and lacks predators in the area. The bill amends existing statutes to reflect this prohibition and takes effect upon approval.