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Proposition 127: Prohibit bobcat, lynx and mountain lion hunting
by Anne Landman • October 7, 2024 • 1 Comment
Propositions with three numbers (e.g., Proposition 127, Proposition 128, etc.) are measures amending state statutes.
Proposition 127 is a grassroots citizens initiative that would make it illegal to hunt, shoot at, or trap bobcats, lynx, and mountain lions in Colorado. The only exceptions are for the protection of human life, property and livestock. Violation would be a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a fine and limiting of the violator’s wildlife hunting privileges.
The measure is supported by Cats Aren’t Trophies, and is endorsed by animal welfare societies, wildlife sanctuaries and rescues, Audubon Societies, Wild Earth Guardians and the Sierra Club, among others.
Arguments in favor of Proposition 127 are that big cats aren’t hunted or used for food, but rather as trophies, and that hunting and trapping them is cruel. Researchers say the measure would not contribute to an explosion in the number of these wild cats. In 1971, California enacted a moratorium on killing mountain lions with a measure that was signed by then-Governor Ronald Reagan. The state then enacted a permanent ban on killing mountain lions in 1990, and the population is estimated to have decreased during that time owing to road kill accidents, poisonings, poaching and habitat destruction due to climate change and development.
Arguments against the measure are that ballot measures like this, initiated by citizens, undermine scientifically-based management of wildlife.
Recommended vote on Proposition 127: YES
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Northeast Wisconsin families bond during state’s two-day youth deer hunt season
by Andrew Mertins, FOX 11 NewsSun, October 6th 2024 at 7:22 PM
Updated Mon, October 7th 2024 at 10:34 AM
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Maliyah Mounce’s first buck during Wisconsin’s youth deer hunt season (Photo: Lukas Mounce)
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BROWN COUNTY (WLUK) — This weekend marked the youth deer hunt season across Wisconsin, bringing families out together in the wilderness.
While the 2024 deer hunting season will be out in full force later this year, early October presents a great opportunity for hunters like Ty Rabas and his 10-year-old son, Mack.
“It brings me a lot of joy and excitement to pass on what my dad showed me to him and my other little guy and the other one behind him,” said Ty Rabas.
The father and son duo were trekking on public land in Brown County on Sunday during the youth deer hunt, hoping to find the perfect buck.
Mack already harvested a buck last month in Michigan.
“At the end of the day it’s like, it feels like you’re not gonna get anything but then like they come in like right before the sun sets,” said Mack Rabas.
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Mack made the tough decision to choose deer hunting over Green Bay Packers football — and is happy to spend time with dad.
“I just like spending time with him, he teaches me a lot of things when we go out into the woods,” said Mack Rabas.
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Wisconsin’s youth deer hunt offers hunters 15 years and younger the chance to learn the techniques of hunting.
Lukas Mounce’s 7-year-old daughter, Maliyah, harvested this eight point buck on Saturday in the Fox Valley, her first in her young hunting career.
“I’m really proud that I got that buck, and my little brother, he really really wants to go hunting with me,” said Maliyah Mounce.
For Lukas, he’d describe that moment with his daughter as special.
“Her eyes said it all when she found it. I mean, she just whipped around and her eyes were as big as pie plates and, I mean, that was the most exciting part for me,” said Lukas Mounce.
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12 cats found dead on Summerville property; $5K reward offered for information
by: Tim Renaud
Posted: Oct 7, 2024 / 09:23 AM EDT
Updated: Oct 7, 2024 / 09:23 AM EDT
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UPDATE: The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office tells News 2 they are investigating this case. Anyone with information can call 843-723-3800.
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – An investigation is underway in Summerville after more than a dozen animals were found dead on a recently sold property along Drop Off Drive.
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Pet Helpers said 12 cats and three possums, part of a monitored cat colony, were discovered scattered throughout the wooded area where they lived.
Lowcountry TNR and Feral Cat Network have been monitoring and caring for the animals. According to Pet Helpers, the groups are “committed to trap-neuter-return efforts” for feral cats in the community.
Stephanie Fauvelle, president and co-founder of the Charleston Animal Legislative Action League, said in an email to News 2 that the cats were found poisoned on the recently sold property. She said the previous owner agreed to sell the land with the “explicit condition that the colony of cats […] would be cared for.” She added that the previous owner was devastated upon learning about the deaths.
According to Pet Helpers, police are actively investigating the incident. The animal shelter is now offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Members of the TNR group are monitoring the area to collect any surviving animals to protect them from further harm. So far, seven additional felines have been found and trapped.
Melissa Susko, executive director of Pet Helpers, called the incident a “heartbreaking and horrifying situation.”
“The cruelty inflicted on these innocent animals is beyond comprehension,” said Susko. “These cats were being cared for, loved, and looked after by volunteers who had committed their time to helping them. We are committed to seeking justice for these animals and will do everything in our power to ensure those responsible are held accountable. Our thoughts are with the caregivers of this colony, and we hope no more animals are harmed. We urge anyone with information to come forward to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office at 843-723-3800.
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