Wildlife killing contests are nothing more than bloodsport disguised as “tradition,” “predator control,” or “wildlife management.”
Wildlife Killing Contests
The Power of People Who Care
We know fighting for change in environmental and wildlife issues can feel overwhelming, but people who care really can make a difference.
New Mexico Game & Fish Cancels Squirrel Killing Contest
Last week, a Wildlife for All board member, along with other concerned citizens in New Mexico, helped to stop a squirrel killing contest.
Rolling Stone: Inside the Growing and Controversial World of Wildlife-Killing Contests
Rolling Stone’s “Inside the Growing and Controversial World of Wildlife-Killing Contests” details the culture war over ethical hunting.
Panel won’t ban coyote-killing contests
By Carol Shaye. Reno News & Review.
The article discusses the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners 5-4 vote against banning coyote-killing contests. However, as the article mentions, at least one Nevada lawmaker has vowed to bring the issue to the Nevada Legislature if the wildlife board failed to impose a ban. Changing the composition of the commission is also something legislators may consider.
Why Hunting Isn’t Conservation, and Why It Matters
Why Hunting Isn’t Conservation, and Why It Matters By: Kevin Bixby September 22, 2020 In late December 2014, I received a call from a friend. He and his wife had made a gruesome discovery while exploring the desert outside of Las Cruces. They had stumbled upon the...