National Wildlife Tourism Authority Now Requires 'Wildlife Encounter Consent Forms' Before Tourists May View Animals in Their Natural Habitat
SUNSHINE, WY — In a groundbreaking move that will reshape the future of wildlife tourism, the National Wildlife Tourism Authority (NWTA) announced today that all visitors to protected areas must now obtain “Wildlife Encounter Consent” before observing animals in their natural habitats. The new regulation, formally known as Executive Order 2026-09: Animal Subject Rights Compliance, comes after a wave of complaints from grizzly bears, mountain lions, and various other species claiming their privacy rights have been violated by tourists with cameras.