Relating to the taking of nuisance animals on property outside of city limits

This bill relates to the taking of nuisance animals on property outside of city limits. An owner or tenant of a property outside of city limits may take, capture, kill, or temporarily possess a wild animal on the curtilage of the property if the owner or tenant in good faith deems the wild animal to be a nuisance. The bill does not apply to animals listed in the federal Endangered Species Act or listed as an endangered species by the natural resource commission (commission). “Curtilage” is defined as a mowed area around the occupied residence or agricultural outbuildings in close proximity to the occupied residence, including fenced animal husbandry areas and household gardens near the occupied residence. Open areas such as pastures, fields, and orchards not in close proximity to the occupied residence are not considered curtilage. All fur-bearing nuisance animals taken pursuant to the bill shall be disposed of on the property or shall be relinquished to a representative of the commission.