Idaho Coyote Contest Aftermath: 30 Coyotes Senselessly Killed

Here are some articles on the coyote-kill aftermath:

Predator-killing contest yields* 30 coyotes

[*Their word, not mine.]

Jan 6, 2015

     Thirty coyotes but no wolves were killed during a three-day predator-hunting contest held near Salmon over the weekend, organizers reported.

     The Predator Hunting Contest and Fur Rendezvous, hosted by a statewide hunters organization called Idaho for Wildlife, offered $1,000 prizes for the most wolves and most coyotes killed.

     Prizes of hunting rifles were also offered in two youth categories, ages 10-13 and 14-17. However, Idaho for Wildlife Executive Director Steve Alder said those prizes were not collected.

http://www.mtexpress.com/news/environment/predator-killing-contest-yields-coyotes/article_2d251ade-95ca-11e4-a52e-d3a16ccb80e2.html

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Two Dozen Coyotes Killed So Far in Salmon Area Predator ‘Derby,’ No Wolves Reported Taken

Posted By on Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 2:14 PM

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICES

  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services

A wolf- and coyote-hunting derby that has caused international controversy wraps up today in the mountains outside Salmon, and according to event organizers, about two dozen coyotes have been killed so far—though no wolves.

Posting on its Facebook page, Idaho for Wildlife, which put on the derby, reported 17 coyotes killed on the first full day of the so-called Predator Hunting Contest and Fur Rendezvous, Jan. 2, and seven “non-BLM” coyotes killed the following day.

The second-annual hunt, which drew criticism around the world, was barred from Bureau of Land Management property and instead went forward on private and U.S. Forest Service land.

In an interview with Newsweek, Idaho for Wildlife Executive Director Steve Alder said more than 125 hunters entered this year’s contest, vying for $1,000 cash prizes for most animals killed. Separate prizes are offered for hunters 10 to 13 years old and 14 to 17 years old.

More: http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2015/01/04/two-dozen-coyotes-killed-so-far-in-salmon-area-predator-derby-no-wolves-reported-taken
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Wolf-Kill Derby Closes, Claiming 30 Coyote Deaths, No Wolves

Posted By on Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 10:46 AM

A predator-hunting “derby” targeting wolves and coyotes near Salmon is over, and hunters this year brought back to base camp 30 coyotes—but no wolves.

In a Facebook post, event organizer and promoter Idaho for Wildlife closed out the derby by thanking participants and confirming the number of wolves and coyotes that had been killed during this year’s event. Facebook user Spencer Jensen left a comment, “Looking forward to it next year!”

More:http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2015/01/05/wolf-kill-derby-closes-claiming-30-coyote-deaths-no-wolves
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No wolves shot at second derby, either, as earthquake spooks animals

This April 18, 2008, file photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife shows a gray wolf.  (AP/File / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Gary Kramer)
This April 18, 2008, file photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife shows a gray wolf. (AP/File / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Gary Kramer)

Here’s a news item from the Associated Press: SALMON, Idaho (AP) — Hunters participating in a wolf- and coyote-shooting contest in east-central Idaho killed 30 coyotes but no wolves. Idaho for Wildlife’s Steve Alder says the Predator Hunting Contest and Fur Rendezvous that ran Friday through Sunday near Salmon drew less than 100 hunters, down slightly from last year. A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck about 60 miles to the north of Salmon on Saturday and was followed by aftershocks on Sunday.

More: http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2015/jan/05/no-wolves-shot-second-derby-either-earthquake-spooks-animals/

5 thoughts on “Idaho Coyote Contest Aftermath: 30 Coyotes Senselessly Killed

  1. ..serial killers all…I’m too old to wait for the karma truck for these murderous a**hats; just wanna’ beat the *chit* out of them right now…for starters…blech..

  2. Freaking sociopaths. Serial killers! I wonder who they would kill if animals weren’t around. And then to teach CHILDREN sociopathic ways and tendencies is CRIMINAL!!!

    • It is ALWAYS hidden from the public. I requested to go along with the murderers in the Cleveland Metropark to witness the “humane” killing of the deer. They never replied. Imagine that! I have also stood on a hill at night watching the sickos drive up and down the main drag of the park shining a red light on the deer as they go to the bait and blast away. It truly looks like a scene from a horror movie. One of the park militia drove over to me where I stood NOT on park property and asked what I was doing. Too bad I don’t have any night vision cameras. If anyone has a night vision video cam and would like to lend it to me let me know! This year’s bloodfest is about to begin.

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