Video & Transcript Research : 'illegal hunting'

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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/09/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hunting is a privilege, not a right.
  • These people usually lose their hunting privileges for a period of time, not their hunting rights.
  • Chair, if I may follow up on that, hunting is for food; our... Hunting is for food.
  • If we look at the analysis of these hunts that are going on, the population management hunts, they are
  • Chairman, to hunt any animal in Arizona you need a hunting license, that's correct.
Summary: The House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee heard a series of wildlife- and agriculture-related bills, with most of the discussion focused on conflicts between ranching, public hunting, and wildlife management. HB 2197 would revise the unlawful camping statute near watering sites; after a Griffin amendment and verbal amendment, the committee heard support from the sponsor, Arizona Game and Fish Commission, and a rancher, while one member raised concerns about expanded criminal penalties. The bill received a do pass recommendation on a 6-1 vote. HB 2497, which would recognize a statutory right to lawfully hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife and limit unreasonable restrictions, drew strong support from hunting groups and opposition from animal welfare and conservation advocates who argued it would undermine Game and Fish authority and repeat a measure voters rejected in 2010. After debate over whether hunting is a right or a privilege, the committee recommended the bill do pass by a 5-3 vote. HB 2147 would require landowner deer permits on private lands under certain conditions, with a cap tied to lottery-issued deer tags. The sponsor said it was meant to address deer damage to crops in St. David and planned an amendment to make the permit nontransferable; Game and Fish said population management hunts were already addressing the problem, while opponents warned against privatizing wildlife. The committee approved the bill 5-3. HB 2158 would expand the definition of predatory animals to include bears, cougars, mountain lions, and wolves; Game and Fish testified that big game status preserves data collection and science-based management, while supporters said ranchers need more flexibility to protect livestock and property. Opponents argued the bill would weaken protections and conflict with endangered species rules. It passed 5-3. HB 2159 would allow landowner permits for taking Mexican gray wolves on private and leased grazing lands and create a voluntary compensated trapping program. Opponents said it would violate the Endangered Species Act and privatize wildlife, while the sponsor and supporters argued it was needed to protect ranchers and challenge federal control; Game and Fish said the bill would be unlawful until the wolf is delisted, though they acknowledged ongoing recovery and stakeholder meetings. The committee still recommended it do pass by a 5-3 vote. HB 2162, which would require at least one Game and Fish Commission member to be a cattleman or rancher, was introduced as a way to ensure agricultural experience on the commission; Game and Fish opposed it, saying the current appointment process already includes ranching input and the commission is meant to represent all Arizonans. The discussion ended with the commission explaining its current membership and appointment structure, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote on HB 2162 is shown.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate of the 89th Legislature Feb 19th, 2025 at 11:00 am

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Unfortunately, the surge has also led to cases where illegal immigrants have committed serious crimes
  • that we face of public policy and the criminal justice system, we have many jurisdictions where a illegal
  • Or sometimes they self-report that they're here illegally, as you well know, they voluntary. voluntarily
  • For an illegal alien charged with an offense punishable as a felony. Recognize for a motion.
  • Well certainly after today it'll be illegal. Correct.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so those things Are already illegal, and I'm not suggesting that we should repeal the existing law
  • It is currently illegal, and like I said in committee, surely hope that no one would treat another human
  • Senate Bill 2069 provides state language that mirrors federal code prohibiting the use of bait to hunt
  • Senate Bill 2095 provides language that sets fees and fines for hunting outfitters and guides operating
  • Oklahoma is the top five destination state for waterfowl hunting.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Health and Public Affairs Jan 28th, 2026 at 03:08 pm

Senate Health & Public Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • illegal guns; the black market is.
  • Which ones are selling these weapons illegally?
  • It would be illegal, or would it be illegal for them to? Madam Chair, Senator, no. Thank you.
  • shred what you were hunting.
  • We own several hunting rifles with various calibers.
Bills: SB4, SB7, SB9, SB17
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Agriculture and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's certain ways if you love a dog or you got a hunting dog or whatever, are you going to take best
  • Shivering and things like that, hunting dogs and whatever.
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Bills: SB361
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 4128 addresses the current bear hunting season and harvest amounts in Oklahoma.
  • We have the ability to bear hunt. We want to maintain that resource.
  • We have people that have been bear hunting for generations. So, we have to balance that.
  • And so we have the right now to: Go ahead and hunt bear legally in the state of Oklahoma.
  • Obviously, there has been more opportunities for hunters to hunt bears as well.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Border Security (Part II) Apr 3rd, 2025

Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • offense to knowingly receive remuneration for the transfer or transport of a firearm that was acquired illegally
Bills: SB36, SB2202
Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security heard Senator Birdwell present SB 2202, which would create a state offense for knowingly transferring a firearm for profit or other remuneration to a member of a foreign terrorist organization. Birdwell argued the bill responds to cartel violence and southbound gun trafficking, and he explained a committee substitute that removed an exemption for federally licensed gun dealers and removed a requirement that DPS coordinate with Mexican law enforcement. He said the goal was to give Texas a state-level tool if federal enforcement is lacking. Invited testimony came from DPS Colonel Freeman Martin and border prosecution unit chair Tanya Ash. Both said the bill could be useful in some organized-crime and cartel cases, but they emphasized that proving a defendant knowingly transferred a gun to a foreign terrorist organization would be difficult and would usually require strong direct or circumstantial evidence, such as recorded statements, informants, or coordinated investigations. They said the measure would be more workable in complex cartel cases than in routine patrol stops, and they noted existing state and federal tools already address straw purchases, firearms trafficking, and related offenses. Members also discussed tracing seized firearms, cooperation with ATF, and the limits of state jurisdiction over international issues. No public testimony was offered, and SB 2202 was left pending. The committee then took up SB 36 as pending business. A committee substitute was adopted without objection, and the substitute bill was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 4-0 vote, with Senators Birdwell, Flores, Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Eckhardt, and Hinojosa of Nueces participating. The committee also accepted a motion in writing and ordered the bill recommended for local and uncontested calendar placement. The chair then announced the committee would recess subject to call.