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Wyoming Lawmakers Face Backlash Over Wildlife Killing Bill

1/30/2025

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Wyoming lawmakers are under fire for not banning the intentional killing of wildlife with vehicles. In a shocking incident, Cody Roberts displayed an injured wolf before fatally striking it, resulting in a mere $250 fine. An online petition demanding tougher wildlife protections has garnered over 26,000 signatures, yet a proposed bill only addresses animal suffering without prohibiting vehicular harm.

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Story summary

Wyoming lawmakers are under fire for not banning the intentional killing of wildlife with vehicles. In a shocking incident, Cody Roberts displayed an injured wolf before fatally striking it, resulting in a mere $250 fine. An online petition demanding tougher wildlife protections has garnered over 26,000 signatures, yet a proposed bill only addresses animal suffering without prohibiting vehicular harm.