With your help, legislation to end cruel coyote killing contests has reached the Oregon State Senate as HB 2728. This bill would protect countless coyotes from being killed for prizes or monetary awards. Many have already spoken up in support of HB 2728, and we are so grateful for your continued support. But we can’t give up now ~ we still need your voices!
Washington, DC —The Animal Welfare Institute and Project Coyote commend the Maryland legislature for passing a bill today banning wildlife killing contests that target foxes, coyotes, and raccoons. Once the bill is signed by Gov. Larry Hogan, Maryland will become the eighth state in the country to prohibit these cruel events.
Expresses concern for impending decision to remove wolves from endangered species act.
Opponents of coyote killing contests around New Mexico are gearing up for another attempt to have the practice banned.
The rules to the contest were pretty simple: Kill a coyote; win a prize.