What are Wildlife Killing Contests?
While the general public and lawmakers have condemned blood sports such as dogfighting and cockfighting, wildlife killing contests (WKCs) still happen in almost all of the 45 U.S. states that have not yet banned them.

​WKCs are organized events in which participants compete for prizes, such as cash and belt buckles, for killing the most and/or largest, youngest, smallest targeted species within a specified time period. These targeted species in Pennsylvania are typically coyotes, but often include other animals as well. Pennsylvania has more organized WKCs than any other state in the country — with more than 50 across the state.

Cruel and Unsporting
Participants typically dump the bodies, having no need for them after prizes are awarded. This violates the tenet of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation in that wildlife may only be killed for a legitimate, non- frivolous purpose.

​Fundamental hunting…