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Wisconsin residents OK hunting of feral felines
http://washingtontimes.com/national/ 20050413-122945-1783r.htm (2005-07-19)
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin residents ignored passionate opposition from cat lovers and supported a plan that would allow hunters to take out wild felines that kill birds and other small mammals.
Residents who attended the meetings of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress voted Monday night to allow ...
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MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin residents ignored passionate opposition from cat lovers and supported a plan that would allow hunters to take out wild felines that kill birds and other small mammals.
Residents who attended the meetings of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress voted Monday night to allow hunters to kill cats at will, just like skunks or gophers — something the Humane Society of the United States called cruel and archaic.
A total of 6,830 persons voted for the plan and 5,201 voted against it. Fifty-one counties approved the plan, 20 rejected it, and one had a tie, according to results released last night by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At the Monday night meetings, animal lovers held pictures of cats, clutched stuffed animals and wore whiskers as they denounced the plan.
Katy Francis of Madison was one of about 1,200 people who attended the Monday evening meeting at Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. She wore cat ears, whiskers and a cat nose and held a sign that read, "Too Cute to Kill."
"The cat hunting thing brought me out because it was very extreme," Miss Francis said.
The congress, which acts as an advisory group to the DNR, asked residents in 72 counties whether free-roaming cats — including any domestic cat that isn’t under the owner’s direct control or any cat without a collar — should be listed as an unprotected species.
If so listed, the cats could be hunted, as they have been for decades in South Dakota and Minnesota.
Firefighter Mark Smith proposed the hunting idea at the La Crosse County congress last year, noting that feral cats killed small mammals and birds. Mr. Smith has faced death threats over the plan.
Some estimates indicate that 2 million wild cats roam Wisconsin. The state says studies show feral cats kill 47 million to 139 million songbirds a year.
The prospect of feral-cat hunting has more hurdles to clear — and faces the considerable opposition of several national animal rights groups. The Humane Society of the United States called the proposal cruel and archaic.
The DNR would have to ask the Legislature to support the change. Lawmakers then would have to pass a bill, and Democratic Gov. James E. Doyle would have to sign it.
Republican Sen. Scott Fitzgerald, co-chairman of a powerful finance committee in the Legislature, vowed to "work against any proposed legislation to legalize the shooting of feral cats."
Ted O’Donnell, who gathered more than 17,000 signatures in an online petition to oppose the plan, said he wasn’t giving up, either.
"I can assure you that the campaign is undeterred and we will still be working tirelessly to defeat this in whatever form it takes," he said.
The vote in Columbia County was a standing-room-only gathering of camouflage- and blaze-orange-dressed hunters in the Portage courthouse basement.
Brian Sparks of Sparta said he is a hunter who has "no real interest in shooting cats" but thinks the proposal is a good solution to a serious problem.
"I think a lot of people have the conclusion we’re going to run out and shoot cats. ... This is just the first step we’ve got to take to take care of this problem," he said.
The majority of the about 500 attendees at Franklin Middle School in Brown County’s Green Bay were women, and of 26 speakers, 21 were against the measure.
Amy Kocha said she feared a hunt could harm innocent cats.
"Cats are a species that is often truly disliked," she said. "There will be cats that are shot and injured and left to suffer."
Bob Young of Green Bay noted that feral cats often killed other kittens.
"I’m not against cats. Feral cats, I’m against," he said.
Texas Wild Hog Hunts
http://www.smithbrosranches.com/hogs.html (2005-07-19)
Our specialty in February, March, April, May, and June is Hog Hunting. Wild Boars, Feral Hogs, Texas Boars, Texas Wild Boars...these are all names used to describe the hogs that we hunt here in Texas. Texas has the largest Feral Hog population of any state in the nation and South Texas has the largest ...
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Our specialty in February, March, April, May, and June is Hog Hunting. Wild Boars, Feral Hogs, Texas Boars, Texas Wild Boars...these are all names used to describe the hogs that we hunt here in Texas. Texas has the largest Feral Hog population of any state in the nation and South Texas has the largest density per acre. In Texas, the Feral Hog is not protected and can be hunted day or night, by any means. David and his guides have been hog hunting for years in the South Texas Brush. Whether you are on a semi-guided or fully guided hunt, David and his guides will be glad to give you some pointers.
This is an action packed hunt that is for the "Western at Heart". Hunting is done at night on oat, peanut, and Milo fields. "It’s like riding a bucking bronco and shooting at the bad guys." February, March, April, and May hunts are available.
This fully guided 4-5 hour hunt is done at night with the hunters riding in the back of a pickup truck in seats. Texas Wild furnishes the pickup with driver, gate opener, spot light, and the fields to hunt. It is recommended that each hunter wear warm cloths, bring a 12 gauge shotgun with the plug taken out, at least 30 rounds of "00" buckshot, rain gear, flashlight, hunting knife and food & drink of choice. A side arm is optional. Price is $200/hunter plus tips with a 3 hunter minimum. Each hunter is allowed 2 hogs. Parties of 3-6 works best. Call or e-mail for available dates and to book your hunt.
This is one of those types of hunts that you and your friends will be talking about until...well, the next time you go on one! We have access to approximately 50,000 acres in the counties of Atascosa, Frio, and McMullen. Seasoned hunters and novices alike will find themselves on an adrenaline high when they harvest a Trophy Texas Wild Boar on this type of hunt.
This is a fully guided 4-5 hour hunt done at night in the South Texas Brush. Texas Wild will furnish a pickup truck with dog box, trained hog dogs, two-way radios, dog handlers, snake-guard leggings for each hunter, and a hog stricker if you do not have one. We recommend that each hunter bring a good flash light, a sharp hunting knife, and a side arm for personal protection. Hunt times vary with time of year and weather conditions. Price is $200/hunter plus tips with a 3 hunter minimum. Limit of 2 hogs per hunter. 3-6 hunters work well on this hunt. Call or e-mail for available dates and to book this Texas Wild hunt.
We have five different ranches that are set up with blinds and feeders for hunting hogs with rifles. Each ranch has a cabin, house, or lodge for the hunters to stay. This hunt is done successfully year round. When the weather in South Texas gets hot, most of the hog movement is at night. If you are scheduling your hunt during the Summer, come prepared to hunt at night. To aid in night hunting Texas Wild has several feeders with hog lights and some set up with spot lights.
Commission proposes longer night hunting season for coyote
http://www.seacoastonline.com/ news/special/3_26special.htm (2005-07-09)
CONCORD, N.H. - The Fish and Game Commission has proposed expanding night hunting of coyote through the summer, but the plan has its critics. \r\n\r\nTrappers have called the plan "inhumane." Summer is the time mother coyotes are raising their young. \r\n\r\nThe state now restricts nighttime ...
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CONCORD, N.H. - The Fish and Game Commission has proposed expanding night hunting of coyote through the summer, but the plan has its critics. \r\n
\r\nTrappers have called the plan "inhumane." Summer is the time mother coyotes are raising their young. \r\n
\r\nThe state now restricts nighttime hunting of coyote to the first three months of the year. But daytime hunting and trapping remain unrestricted, with no limit on the number of coyote killed. \r\n
\r\n\r\nState wildlife biologists have asked the commissioner to reconsider, saying expanded night hunting could be dangerous and would not reduce the coyote population. They also say it puts hunting in a bad light. Commissioners have heard from North Country residents concerned about the number of coyote and their impact on the deer population. Fish and Game Commissioner Don Clarke, of Claremont, says he has no illusions that expanded night hunting will reduce the coyote population. "I just happen to believe that they are a very challenging game animal and that, by whatever means, people could get a lot of enjoyment out of hunting these devils," he told the Concord Monitor. \r\n
\r\n\r\nEastern coyote, which are larger than their Western cousins, are often blamed when house cats disappear. According to the Department of Fish and Game, they are highly intelligent and adaptive. If their numbers shrink, they often have larger litters of pups, sometimes twice a year. New Hampshire has no reports of coyotes attacking people. Eastern coyote typically weigh between 30 and 50 pounds, and sport large bushy tails. They eat anything from mice and squirrels to garbage, livestock and deer. \r\n
\r\n\r\nCoyotes typically select lifelong mates and both parents care for the young. Maine allows year-round hunting of coyote, as well as trapping and night hunting. Vermont also allows coyote hunting any time. Massachusetts restricts trapping of coyote to one month of the year but allows them to be hunted during the winter months outside of deer season. Lee Perry, executive director of the New Hampshire Fish and Game department, said his agency has taken no official position on the proposal. "We’ll wait and see what the public has to say and think about it and make recommendations to the commission," he said. Two public hearings are scheduled in April in Concord and Lancaster. The commission is expected to make a decision in May. \r\n\r\n |
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2005-07-19 Wisconsin residents OK hunting of feral felines http://washingtontimes.com/national/ 20050413-122945-1783r.htm MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin residents ignored passionate opposition from cat lovers and supported a plan that would allow hunters to take out wild felines that kill birds and other small mammals.
Residents who attended the meetings of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress voted Monday night to allow ... Read more 
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2005-07-19 Texas Wild Hog Huntshttp://www.smithbrosranches.com/hogs.htmlOur specialty in February, March, April, May, and June is Hog Hunting. Wild Boars, Feral Hogs, Texas Boars, Texas Wild Boars...these are all names used to describe the hogs that we hunt here in Texas. Texas has the largest Feral Hog population of any state in the nation and South Texas has the largest ... Read more
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2005-07-09 Commission proposes longer night hunting season for coyotehttp://www.seacoastonline.com/ news/special/3_26special.htmCONCORD, N.H. - The Fish and Game Commission has proposed expanding night hunting of coyote through the summer, but the plan has its critics. \r\n\r\nTrappers have called the plan "inhumane." Summer is the time mother coyotes are raising their young. \r\n\r\nThe state now restricts nighttime ... Read more
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