Program Term Archive
Wildlife Killing Contests
Wolf Torture Suspect Finally Indicted
Terrestrial WildlifeA Wyoming man has been indicted by a grand jury on a state felony animal cruelty charge for torturing a young gray wolf. In February 2024, Cody Roberts allegedly ran the...
Wildlife Killing Contests
Terrestrial WildlifeWildlife killing contests are organized events in which participants kill animals within a certain timeframe for cash, prizes, entertainment, or other inducements. Teams compete in judging categories that often focus...
House Bill Would Ban Wildlife Killing Contests on Public Lands
Press ReleaseMay 22, 2024Terrestrial WildlifeToday, more than 14 members of the US House of Representatives introduced legislation that would prohibit organizing, sponsoring, conducting, or participating in wildlife killing contests on more than 500 million...
Gov. Hochul signs historic bill to end wildlife killing contests in New York
Press ReleaseDecember 22, 2023Terrestrial WildlifeToday, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed critical legislation (A.2917/S.4099) ending wildlife killing contests for coyotes, foxes, bobcats, squirrels, raccoons, crows, and other species in New York. This historic new law prohibits competitive events...
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission Votes to Ban Wildlife Killing Contests
Press ReleaseSeptember 19, 2023Terrestrial WildlifeThe Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously Friday to adopt a rule prohibiting wildlife killing contests for coyotes and other species classified as unprotected mammals in the state. Wildlife...
New York to Become Ninth State to End Wildlife Killing Contests
Press ReleaseJune 29, 2023Terrestrial WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) applauds the New York legislature for recently passing a bill to ban wildlife killing contests. Wildlife killing contests are organized competitive events in which participants kill...