Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SR194: A RESOLUTION recognizing regulated trapping as an essential, humane, and effective component of modern wildlife management and conservation.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 27, 2026
Recognize regulated trapping as an essential, humane, and effective component of modern wildlife management and conservation.
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing regulated trapping as an essential, humane, and effective component of modern wildlife management and conservation.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION recognizing regulated trapping as an essential, humane, and effective component of modern wildlife management and conservation. WHEREAS, regulated trapping has long served as a vital and scientifically grounded tool for wildlife conservation and management, enabling state, federal, and tribal agencies to maintain balanced ecosystems, control predator populations, and protect critical habitats essential for biodiversity and species recovery; and WHEREAS, trapping plays a pivotal role in furbearer management by protecting endangered and vulnerable species, such as ground-nesting birds or sea turtles, during key life cycle stages, while facilitating the successful reintroduction of populations like river otter and beaver, thereby promoting healthy wildlife communities across diverse landscapes; and WHEREAS, through targeted predator management, trapping significantly enhances waterfowl production in high-density breeding areas by reducing predation on duck eggs from species such as raccoons and skunks, which boosts nest success rates from as low as 5 to 10 percent to the threshold of 15 to 20 percent needed for stable populations and ultimately increases duck numbers by tens of thousands and restores natural breeding potential; and WHEREAS, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service recognizes trapping as an important component of integrated pest management on national wildlife refuges. Through trapping that is regulated under federal laws to sustainably manage wildlife populations, trappers can eradicate invasive species, control pests, and safeguard refuge …
Sponsors
- Robin Webb (R, SD-018) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to Senate Floor
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: Environment And Conservation, Hunting And Fishing, Fish And Wildlife
Common questions
- What is SR194?
- SR194 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION recognizing regulated trapping as an essential, humane, and effective component of modern wildlife management and conservation.
- What does SR194 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing regulated trapping as an essential, humane, and effective component of modern wildlife management and conservation.
- What is the status of SR194?
- Passed both chambers as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (March 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR194?
- Robin Webb (R, SD-018).
- Where is the official record for SR194?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr194.html
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