Posted on 12/07/2014 7:55:56 PM PST by rey
The California Fish and Game Commission has banned predator killing contests, ending a fierce debate over the rural tradition. The commission’s 4-1 vote Wednesday marks the first prohibition in the country against the practice of giving out prizes for gunning down coyotes and other predators, which wildlife advocates say happens almost every month in California and nearby states. “This ruling sets a trend for the nation,” said Camilla Fox, executive director of Project Coyote, which petitioned the state to end the contests. “Our hope is that other states will follow suit and ban wildlife killing contests. Such barbaric cruelty should not be accepted or tolerated in the 21st century or in a nation that has banned such practices as dog fighting and cock fighting.” The ruling makes it illegal to offer a prize, inducement or reward for killing predators, including coyotes, foxes and bobcats. It does not, however, prevent hunters from simply shooting the predators on sight.
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I guess the bears and coyotes are pretty pissed off. No more munching on hikers and pet dogs and cats.
Bump. And I bet it won’t take long, either. Late summer.
If “most” Californians actually thought that hunting is
murder then I would have had to quit hunting deer, ducks, quail, pheasants,dove,and geese by now. I haven’t. Most Californians don’t care at this point, even those of the
libtard persuasion. What may happen, who knows? But there is enough silly shit happening without adding hyperbole to the mix.
>> Wednesday marks the first prohibition in the country against the practice of giving out prizes for gunning down coyotes and other predators,
Yeah, well the #ing Left still gives out monetary prizes to the likes of Planned Parenthood for killing human life.
The ruling makes it illegal to offer a prize, inducement or reward for killing predators
I bet all the Gang Bangers are running scared now.
But baby murder is fun!
Liberals love baby murder.
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