The bill would amend the Endangered Species Act to prohibit taking threatened fish or wildlife for a trophy in the United States or its territorial sea, and importing trophies of threatened species. It would also bar permits or other authorization for trophy hunting or trophy imports involving any species listed as endangered or threatened. A trophy is defined as a whole dead animal or a recognizable part or derivative obtained under a hunting license or other authorization.
People subject to U.S. jurisdiction could not take a listed threatened species for a trophy in the United States or its territorial sea, or import a trophy of a threatened species. The bill would also prevent permits for trophy hunting or imports involving any listed endangered or threatened species.
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The bill's findings state that trophy hunting of imperiled species can harm wildlife populations and conservation, and that sanctioned trophy hunting may increase poaching. The findings also say legal wildlife trade can provide cover for illegal trade.
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