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Jan 16 2015 Charges Authorized in Coyote/Dog Fight Case
Two hunters allegedly set their dogs on a wounded coyote, and deliberately hit a coyote with their vehicle in a separate incident. -
Jan 14 2015 NY Wildlife Killing Contest Results: 23 Foxes, 6 Coyotes
"The event pitted 55, two-person teams against each other. The hunters shot 23 foxes and six coyotes. No bobcats were taken." -
Dec 03 2014 California Game and Fish Votes to Prohibit Hunting Derbies
In response to overwhelming public support for banning wildlife-killing contests, the California Fish and Game Commission voted today to adopt regulations prohibiting hunting “derbies” targeting species such as coyotes, raccoons and badgers. The ban came after thousands of Californians expressed opposition to the killing competitions. -
Nov 06 2014 Killing of 11 coyotes in California infuriates conservationists
"Project Coyote is one of several organizations urging the California Fish and Game Commission to ban wildlife-killing contests in California. The commission is scheduled to vote Dec. 3 on a petition that would make it illegal to offer a prize, inducement or reward for killing predators." -
Sep 10 2014 Groups Threaten to Sue Wildlife Services
Four conservation organizations, including the Hailey-based Western Watersheds Project, say they intend to file a lawsuit to halt Idaho Wildlife Services predator killing practices.