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title: HR 1928. The importance of regulated trapping; commend
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date: 2026-03-25
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bill_number: HR 1928
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-25
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Charles Cannon
  - John Corbett
  - Trey Rhodes
  - Johnny Chastain
  - Matt Dubnik
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  - trapping
  - wildlife management
  - conservation
  - hunting regulations
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# HR 1928. The importance of regulated trapping; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1928
By: Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 124th, Chastain
of the 7th, and Dubnik of the 29th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of regulated trapping; and for other purposes.
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 during key life-cycle stages, such as ground-nesting birds and sea
turtles, 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, where it reduces predation on duck
eggs by species such as raccoons and skunks, boosting nest success rates from as low as 5-10
percent to the 15-20 percent threshold needed for stable populations, ultimately increasing
duck numbers by tens of thousands and restoring natural breeding potential; and
WHEREAS, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service recognizes trapping as an integral
component of integrated pest management on national wildlife refuges, regulated under
federal laws to sustainably manage wildlife populations, eradicate invasive species, control
pests, and safeguard refuge infrastructure while ensuring compliance with state licensing and
humane standards to include trapping of feral wild pig populations across 35 states that inflict
$2.5 billion in damages; and
WHEREAS, according to the 2024 Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies' trapping
survey, regulated private trapping subsidizes nuisance control—preventing escalated damage
and avoiding higher expenses for taxpayers, saving $16.5 million dollars on average; and
WHEREAS, trapping provides essential benefits including disease control, economic value
through fur harvesting, prevention of costly damage like beaver-induced flooding, and
effective population regulation of overabundant species to prevent habitat degradation
supporting native wildlife recovery; and
WHEREAS, only abundant wildlife species are subject to regulated trapping seasons under
scientifically based laws that monitor populations while also providing education and
licensing programs (if applicable to the state) to foster ethical practices among participants,
reflecting widespread public support for trapping as a responsible stewardship of natural
resources; and
WHEREAS, according to the most recent data from the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, trappers contribute $884 million in GDP from related spending on the national level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize regulated trapping as an essential, humane, and effective
component of modern wildlife management and conservation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary.

A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes regulated trapping as an important tool for wildlife conservation and management, without changing any state law or regulation.

### Plain-language summary

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.

### What it does

- 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.

### Who it affects

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.

### Why it matters

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.

### Key provisions

- 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-25)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-25)
- Sponsors: Charles Cannon, John Corbett, Trey Rhodes, Johnny Chastain, Matt Dubnik
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74476

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1928.md?full=1