HR 1928: The importance of regulated trapping; commend

This resolution does not create or change any Georgia law. It is a statement from the House of Representatives praising regulated trapping, citing its role in managing predator populations, protecting species like ground-nesting birds and sea turtles, aiding reintroduction of animals such as river otters and beavers, and boosting waterfowl nesting success. The resolution also cites figures on the economic value of trapping, including savings from nuisance wildlife control and national GDP contributions from trapping-related spending. It concludes with the House formally recognizing regulated trapping as an essential and humane part of wildlife management, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally states the House of Representatives' recognition of regulated trapping as an essential and humane wildlife management tool.
• Cites data on trapping's role in predator control, species protection, and waterfowl nest success rates.
• References federal use of trapping on national wildlife refuges and its role in controlling invasive species like feral hogs.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not amend, create, or repeal any Georgia statute or regulation governing trapping.

This resolution mainly concerns trappers, wildlife management agencies, and conservation groups, since it is a symbolic statement rather than a binding law. It does not impose new rules on landowners, hunters, or the general public.

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia law, it does not change any rules, licenses, or penalties related to trapping. Its practical effect is limited to expressing the House's official position and distributing that statement publicly.

• The whereas clauses lay out the House's reasoning, citing conservation, economic, and public health benefits attributed to regulated trapping.
• The resolved clause states the House's formal recognition of regulated trapping as essential, humane, and effective for wildlife management.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)Primary sponsor
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)
• Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)

• trapping
• wildlife management
• conservation
• hunting regulations