Establishes humane dispatch standards for feral pigs and welfare standards for hunting dogs in Hawaii.

The bill mandates the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish rules for humane dispatch of feral pigs during hunting, prohibiting practices that cause prolonged suffering. It also sets welfare standards for hunting dogs, including kenneling, nutrition, veterinary care, and mandatory use of tracking devices. The bill updates hunter education requirements to include humane methods and animal welfare protections. Hunting must occur on licensed preserves under the direction of a certified hunting guide.

Establishes humane dispatch standards for feral pigs and welfare standards for hunting dogs in Hawaii.

The bill mandates the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish rules for humane dispatch of feral pigs during hunting, prohibiting practices that cause prolonged suffering. It also sets welfare standards for hunting dogs, including kenneling, nutrition, veterinary care, and mandatory use of tracking devices. The bill updates hunter education requirements to include humane methods and animal welfare protections. Hunting must occur on licensed preserves under the direction of a certified hunting guide.