Ban on Wildlife Killing Contests for Prizes on Federal Public Lands.
This legislation prohibits organizing or participating in contests where participants kill wildlife for cash or prizes on federally owned public lands. The goal is to protect ecologically important carnivores and uphold conservation ethics, as these contests often result in the wasteful discarding of animals. The ban does not affect traditional hunting of certain game species or official agency control actions.
Key points
It becomes illegal to hold or join wildlife killing contests for prizes on US public lands managed by federal agencies.
The measure aims to protect species like coyotes and bobcats and reinforce ethical wildlife management principles.
Exceptions are made for traditional hunting of hoofed animals and specific birds, as well as recognized field trials for sporting dogs.
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