Local coyote hunt draws some controversy

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Local hunters have organized a coyote hunt, which has raised hackles of animal protection groups.

The Saturday event, called a coyote calling contest, is similar to hunts in other parts of Nevada and Western states. Coyotes are an unprotected species in Nevada; a license or permit is not required to hunt them, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

“This was set up for local people to get together,” said Jason Schroeder, one of the organizers. “It’s a very small gathering of probably 20 to 40 people.”

The hunting will take place on BLM land around the state, Schroeder said. A post-hunt party and game feed is planned at a Lemmon Valley bar.

Hunters will pay $25 to $30 each to join the contest, and after the day of hunting, they’ll weigh their coyote carcasses to determine who wins. All the money collected will be awarded as prizes, organizers said.

The controversy kicked up when copies of a flier announcing the event landed in the email boxes of Nevadans for Responsible Wildlife Management and Nevada Votes For Animals.

“This is really just killing for entertainment,” said Gina Griesen, president of Nevada Votes for Animals. “This is an organized hunt where prizes are awarded, and that is unethical.”

California banned similar contests earlier this month, the first state to do so.

More: http://www.rgj.com/story/news/2014/12/26/local-coyote-hunt-draws-controversy/20918965/

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