Employees of the state could not legally investigate poachers and people who mistakenly shoot grizzly bears and wolves if some Wyoming lawmakers have their way.

Brought forward last week, House Bill 18 would prohibit the Wyoming Game and Fish Department or state law enforcement from assisting government investigation, arrest or prosecution of any person who kills or injures a gray wolf or grizzly bear.

Contact Mike Koshmrl at 732-7067 or environmental@jhnewsandguide.com.

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