Protesters Again Petition For Ban On Coyote-Hunting Contests

By Patriot Outdoor News

The Nevada Wildlife Commission is again considering a ban on coyote–hunting contests.

Animal advocates filed their newest petition with the commission following a previous denial in March. Some members of the commission called the original submission flawed, the Reno-Gazette Journal reported.

Coyotes are not protected in many western states, including Nevada. The animals can be hunted statewide without a license or permit. Contests offer rewards to those who kill the highest number of the predators.

“The goal is to go out and kill as many coyotes as possible and have a party afterwards,” said Reno resident Don Molde of Nevadans for Responsible Wildlife Management. “This is not a sporting event. This is a wildlife hate crime.”

Molde says this new petition was drafted more formally. He said it bans competitive hunting of all mammals, though coyote contests are the intended target.

“We’ve revised things and we’re going to have a second chance,” he said.

Constance Howard of Reno, Fred Voltz of Carson City and Leah Sturgis of Gardnerville are also petitioners.

Supporters of the contests who spoke in March said coyotes pose a risk to livestock, pets and in some cases, people.

“This is an anti-hunting movement. Don’t be fooled by what this is really about,” said …Read the Rest

Source:: Patriot Outdoor News