Poll: Should Intentionally Running Over Wolves Be Legal In Wyoming?

A draft bill that would make it illegal to not immediately kill predators run over by cars, snowmobiles or other vehicles, but would not punish the act of driving over the animals has passed a Wyoming Legislative committee and will be considered by the 2025 legislative session.

You can read the draft legislation here.

People who run over a predator with a motorized vehicle and fail to kill the animal immediately would be liable for a fine of up to $1,000 and the loss of hunting and fishing priveleges for up to five years.

Arguments Pro And Con

Supporters of allowing running over wolves with snowmobiles or other motorized vehicles maintain that it's another tool to control troublesome predators, and say the legislation is actually humane because it doesn't allow for torturing the animals or allowing them to suffer.

But opponents say killing animals that way is barbaric and makes Wyoming look bad to the rest of the country. One opponent at the committee hearing called the legislation ''incredibly disturbing."

In Wyoming other than Yellowstone National Park it is legal to kill wolves at any time and with no limits. The legislation would not change that, nor is any such legislative proposal pending.

So what do you think? Is running over wolves and other predators a valid predator contol tool? Or should those hunting the predators use other methods of killing them?

Take our poll and give us your opinion!