Ban on coyote hunting contests rejected
By Jeff DeLong, Reno Gazette-Journal
A proposal to ban coyote hunting contests in Nevada was rejected Friday by state wildlife officials.
After hearing from some 50 people for and against the idea, the Nevada Wildlife Commission voted 7-1 to deny a petition sought to end a controversial practice that gives cash or other awards to hunters who kill the most coyotes during so-called “coyote call” events.
Petition supporters decried the contests as “killing for kicks” and said they have no real impact in paring down the coyote population. Hunters and representatives of organized sportsmen groups countered that the hunts are a legally protected sport and do have a significant impact in controlling populations of an animal that regularly kills livestock and pets and sometimes threatens people.
Only Real “COWARDS” shoot Coyotes for kicks ! It is NOT a sport – it’s a killing festivity for those with small appendages and inferiority complexes.
So I guess Nevadans would rather have an unchecked rodent population that not only destroys their lawns and agricultural crops, but also vectors horrible diseases. Not a very bright viewpoint to have! All for the love of sport? Pathetic!
Do not shoot the coyote,the bear, the birds or anything for that matter! They have adapted to us, now we have to adapt to them living with us right close to our homes.with barking dogs and car traffic. The animals come here because this is where the food is.
Coyotes? They do eat cats, dogs and have been known to attack people as do the bears as they have become more used to being around human activity.
So where do we draw the line? Start shooting people who you might think are are a threat to you just by walking down your street?
Stop killing Bears, coyotes and all other wildlife.
This comes from an old guy now who shot plenty of blue jays and chimpmunks as a kid here with my bb gun. Still feel bad about that now. Take care and protect our wildlife. OLS
So where do we draw the line? Start shooting people who you might think are are a threat to you just by walking down your street?
You’re to much of a pussie for that OLS, always have been…
Wow Hunter…spoken like a real ‘man’s man.'(nudge nudge wink wink)
As long as the right people get shot, Hunter.
Just by walking down a street, huh Gaspen? Okay….get’ch’y’all ready for the crazy gun nut thread.
i agree with Toxic here…bunch littledik bigtrucksters. I would add with an ‘Mericun flag up their keisters.
Nevada is full of idiots. I hope the coyotes cause these guntoting bafoons some real sport, maybe lead a few into a pack and have a feast. Small appendages is right…
Hmmm: Relax, it was a ‘tongue-in-cheek’ comment. Quote from a Clint Eastwood movie.
Tahoehunter, So I’m a “pussie” because I ask folks not to shoot coyotes, bears and other wildlife? Coyotes are mother nature’s rodent control service.
You also say I’ve always been like that. Do I know you, or you know me?
So if you want to start name calling, come by my house and we will get things settled.
Just in a gentlmanly talk so we can resolve our differences in a peaceful manner. OLS
People who are hunters for the wild life should of never moved here in the first place,Go back to the cities where you belong,Stop the hunters ,and fight for what you believe in, STAND UP AND BE COUNTED.
From the Article, “In coyote calling contests, coyotes are typically lured with devices that mimic the howls and yips of coyotes or the sounds of prey animals such as rabbits. Prizes are awarded based on the number of kills.”
This does not sound like “hunting” or “sport” to me.
please read todays WSJ page C5 about dogs for all you hunters.
Calls are used in duck hunting as well as other types of hunting. In fishing we have lures or bait. No difference.
Some people enjoy shooting animals, wild and domestic, dogs, cats,wild horses, coyotes, bears, and in some cases firing a gun on other humans. Kill, kill, kill!!!!
Shooting a coyote is not only cruel,it’s ridiculous and another dead animal to put a notch in your belt. ” Hey, I killed this many animals today. I’m a big man!”
You are not eating the dead animal. Maybe, just maybe save the pelt to hang on your wall to show off to your friends. Sick.
Strange,ghastly and a deadly obsession with killing living creatures for your own pleasure.
If you know someone like this try to get them into counselng or if that doesn’t work call the authorities and get the shooter of cats and coyotes some help. They need it. Old Long Skiis
Rock, go try it. Not in Tahoe where the dogs are like gnats. Go to Indian Creek Reservoir where the dogs are under pressure and try to get one within 200 yards. I bet you cant do it with all of the calls in the world.
Linda:
Your generalization is incorrect that people who moved here from the City are hunters of wild life and they should go back to the cities where they belong. I moved to SLT from the Bay Area about 14-years ago, I served in the military when I was young, and I don’t support nor understand “sport killing” of any kind.
My spouse says that only people with teeny-weenies enjoy sport killing, and judging by some of the comments above she’s not alone in that sentiment.
“Do not shoot the coyote,the bear, the birds or anything for that matter” Are you a vegetarian or are you a hypocrite?
People need to keep things in perspective. We are part of this world too, so don’t we have just as much right as these animals to make use of it’s resources? For centuries our ancestors have hunted all manner of animals, and we are to ignore their ancient wisdom? Coyotes have been hunted by the Indians since white men came here, and they haven’t gone extinct. Why are we trying to push ourselves to the bottom of the food chain? For some reason, everyone thinks that people aren’t natural. I’d really like to know that.
I fully approve of hunting for food, it’s way more humane than feedlots and slaughter houses anyway.
Hunting for sport is fine as long as it doesn’t get out of hand. It can be necessary to control the coyote populations, and if someone gets a kick out of it while they’re at it, why not?
And for all you liberals who are going to tell me that they hunt purely for sport, they don’t. Coyote skins are worth hundreds of dollars each.
Stop being a bunch of pussies and embrace your all-American heritage.
“Coyote skins are worth hundreds of dollars each.”
Greengrass, Is this your justification for this slaughter? So in your mind this makes it okay? WOW! And by the way, how much of that coyote meat do those who participate in actually eat, and would or have you eaten coyote meat?
This is purely disgusting trophy hunting at it’s worst. And I say worst because these “hunters” don’t even view the coyote as a trophy game. It’s nothing more than a bunch of ignorant yahoos looking to kill something to make themselves feel some warped sense of superiority in this world, because they obviously lack that respect from normal thinking humans that surround them!
And then they like to play the “control the coyote population” card, as if they even understood the dynamics of a natural ecosystem and those species that live in it and how those species participate in that process.
GET FUR-KING REAL ya loser!
I would guess that any self respecting TRUE hunter would stay as far away from this dog and pony show as possible.
Some of this is meant as a joke. I’m making fun of some of the people who commented about my take on hunting and calling me names. But to each his own.
As far as coyote hunting goes I’m thinking of putting dog food out in front of the house. If a coyote comes to eat I’ll kill that critter in an instant. Their pelts are very valubale from what I hear. A bear? Beware, I’ll drop that bruin with my old Winchester 270. You can sell the body parts of a bear for some good prices, or so I’ve been told.
Of course I’m being sarcastic. I’m not gonna shoot coyotes, bears,raccoons or the cottontails that nibble at my lettuce.
Heck, I feel bad just thinning out the plants in the vegetable garden, for christ sakes! I LOVE the the animals around here. So if you want to kill them? Well I guess thats up to you.
So have a good Sunday and if you find it in your heart, cool it with the name calling. Peace, OLS
Green grass…grow up, get a bit of education in these topics before making a fool of yourself. We are laughing at you, not with you…IMHO
No “toxic warrior” the real “cowards” are people that hide behind a computer screen and call people names when they don’t agree with them. I’m willing to bet you wouldn’t show up at one of those hunts and express those same thoughts with that same verbiage.
“So where do we draw the line? Start shooting people who you might think are are a threat to you just by walking down your street?”-OLS Did i really just read that? Thats where you think coyote hunting is taking us?
we chased all the mountain lion out so who is gonna help control the coyote population that is now eating so well off our domestic animals and our trash? Coyotes are vermin and they are a nuisance and their population needs to be controlled. Just another sad fact caused by us humans breeding like rabbits.
J. If you want to shoot anything on four legs I guess that’s your right. I have a neighbor whose dog barks at the bears in the neighborhood. Do I shoot the barking dog, the bear in the trash, or both??
Some people should not own guns in my view. Some are mentally unstable and prone to violence. Either way,happy hunting those coyotes. I’m sure it gives you a great amount of pleasure. Locked and loaded, your friend OLS
My apologies, Gaspen. Given the ‘restrained’ nature of some of your other posts, I didn’t know you were making an attempt at humor.
Even NV Dept of Wildlife stated the coyote killing contests do not contribute to management of the species. Anyone who reads on the subject is well aware that the best available science shows indiscriminate killing of this species creates compensatory rebound whereby the next breeding season twice as many pups are born. The contests creates the opposite affect of what those justifying it claim. This is blood lust killing for kicks and nothing more. Anyone supporting it insults responsible hunters.
We had a coyote murder two of our dogs. I would have no problem shooting that coyote. Call it vengeance, revenge whatever you want I would not think twice about it and I am not a hunter.
Yeah, every time there’s ANOTHER report of a coyote luring and/or killing a dog, the wildlife “experts” always claim that it’s extremely unusual behavior for coyotes. Yet, MANY of the people I know have lost pets to them. I’ve SEEN a pack surround a dog that I was fortunately able to save, maybe risking being injured myself. So my confidence in the expertise of those experts and their claims about hunting coyotes being a bad thing isn’t strong.
My husband grew up on a small ranch, and the coyotes stayed far away; they knew they’d get shot if they got too close.
@luna49-i have been saying that for years.
So it’s okay to shoot an animal like coyotes without a permit because you think that coyote you were gunning down, spotted and “maybe” was the one that killed your dog or cat?
Oh yeah, it’s just good sport. Yeah, Right.
What about the bears that get into the trash?
We start shooting them because we think that’s the “problem bear”, or “nusiance bear” that gets into peoples trash? It’s humans fault that bears are in the trash, not the bears! So we kill the bears.
Is that the same animal that ate your cat or made a mess of your garbage because you did not keep your trash away from the animals, so you shoot anything that moves?
What about the grow houses and drug dealers in your neighborhhod? Shoot them to?
Happy hunting, OLS
OLS before you pop off please read carefully. I said I would have no problem shooting THAT coyote. It came up on our deck while my daughter was there and murdered our dog. Yea I would have no problem shooting it and wouldn’t think twice.
Small appendages…
Bears and coyotes,If you get close enough to one and are able to make eye contact it’s something you’ll never forget! Don’t feed them and don’t shoot them!
OLS
“What about the grow houses and drug dealers in your neighborhhod? Shoot them to?” Now your talking!
greengaspen- are you in favor of shooting your neighbors?-you need some serious mental help
So while I’m not advocating people shoot pot growers and drug dealers, I’m saying it’s not the kind of people I want around me. Just my personal choice.
Heck, I have a hard time just growing vegetables and dealing wih some grouchy neighbors for cryin’ out loud. Just things I have to deal with here on my street.
Our level of violence has come down a little in this town.So we are making progress in that regard.
If you suspect drug dealing in your neighborhood, call the SLTPD.Grow houses are legal as long as they are inspected and permitted by the city building department.Don’t cram 100 plants into a tiny cabin!
Molding the house or setting it on fire like happened recently, again, in this neighborhood. Be cool and follow the rules.
Don’t shoot humans or animals. OLS
If this comment section is a microcosm of south Lake Tahoe then this town is NUTS.
People put out Deer bait too, does that still make it “hunting” or a “sport.”
I have never hunted Duck and any fishing I have done for decades now, has been catch and release.
IMHO there is a huge difference between a subsistance hunter and the redneckfoxnoisetruckguntotingdrunk lets kill coyotes because we can crowd.
Nature, I think it’s OK and even necessary to hunt the coyotes, but I do agree with you that hunters ought to be respectful.