Leashed dogs for tracking-black bear.

Summary

The bill lets a person use one leashed blood‑trailing dog to track a wounded or killed black bear (or other big game) within 72 hours after the animal is shot. It amends the existing wildlife statute to explicitly permit this practice and takes effect on July 1, 2026. The change is meant to help hunters recover animals and reduce loss.

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