These contests use various tactics to attract, manipulate, confuse, and even temporarily blind wildlife in order to kill as many animals as possible, according to a news release from Risser’s office.

This type of hunting typically consists of squirrels, rabbitts and coyotes. A group or individuals go out and hunt as many wildlife as they can then typically win a prize.

Risser said sometimes dogs, semi-automatic weapons, ATVs, traps, snares, and snowmobiles are often used in such contests, including participants chasing animals on snowmobiles to the point of exhaustion and running them over repeatedly.

State Director at the Humane Society of the U. S.  is also on board…