Interference with lawful hunting, fishing or trapping in the first degree
Missouri law says people have the right to hunt, fish, and trap as long as they follow the rules. It is against the law to intentionally get in the way of someone who is legally hunting, fishing, or trapping. This includes scaring off or chasing away animals or fish on purpose to mess up someone's legal hunt or fishing trip. Breaking this law is a class A misdemeanor.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
578.151. Interference with lawful hunting, fishing or trapping in the first degree — . — 1. It is the intent of the of the state of Missouri to recognize that all persons shall have the right to hunt, fish and trap in this state in accordance with law and the made by the as established in Article IV of the Constitution of Missouri.
2. A person commits the of interference with hunting, fishing, or trapping in the first degree if he or she intentionally interferes with the by another.
3. It shall be considered a violation of this section to intentionally harass, drive, or disturb any game animal or fish for the purpose of disrupting lawful hunting, fishing or trapping.
4. The offense of interference with lawful hunting, fishing or trapping in the first degree is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1988 S.B. 434 & 435 § 1, A.L. 1997 H.B. 304, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
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