AZ hound hunting ban petition

[Oak]

In a new petition Monday, the Center for Biological Diversity said the way dogs are legally used in Arizona to pursue bear, mountain lion and other smaller animals, often in packs, can result in harm to ocelots and jaguars. It says even if they can escape injury by climbing trees, their lung capacity is outmatched by the dogs. And Mexican gray wolves, they said, can’t escape up trees.

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

I have a horrible life and hate myself so I'm gonna do things to mess other people's lives up. Thats what these people say every morning when they wake up.

 

[Jnasa]

I wish these organizations would put their resources into conserving wildlife habitat that actually would help wildlife. Instead they waste so many resources combating sportsmen who also care for wildlife.

 

[Ben Lamb]

Apparently nobody at CBD has talked to a houndsmen or upland hunter about what happens when wolves & sporting dogs meet.

 

[LIK2HNT]

Start getting in front of this as soon as possible. Don’t want to end up like Oregon and California.

 

[bayoublaster7527]

I wish these organizations would put their resources into conserving wildlife habitat that actually would help wildlife. Instead they waste so many resources combating sportsmen who also care for wildlife.

I believe many middle of the road Colorado voters began to share this same sentiment as they grew more familiar with the Prop 127 proponents. They truly don’t care about broad wildlife conservation, they are animal rights/welfare organizations pushing an anti-hunting agenda.

 

[COEngineer]

Apparently nobody at CBD has talked to a houndsmen or upland hunter about what happens when wolves & sporting dogs meet.

Yea, I've heard WI houndsmen have been losing quite a few. Seems like CBD's 'concern' for jaguars and wolves is an attempt at clouding the issue, since these arguments are difficult to disprove.

 

[COEngineer]

What is AZ's petition process? Similar to CO?

 

[Oak]

What is AZ's petition process? Similar to CO?

To be sure, this is a citizen's petition to the Commission. By regulation, the Commission has 60 days to respond to the petition by either rejecting the petition and stating the reason, or beginning the rulemaking process. The December Commission meeting is on the 6th at the Phoenix HQ, but the petition will not be on the agenda. However, sportsmen's groups are encouraged to attend. The January meeting is on the 24th, also at the Phoenix HQ. This is when they will have to respond, as it will be right at the end of the 60 day window.

Arizona has a 5-member Commission. Issues like this are determined by a simple majority vote.

 

[TOGIE]

Apparently nobody at CBD has talked to a houndsmen or upland hunter about what happens when wolves & sporting dogs meet.

unfortunately, for CBD and their backers that reality would be just another great reason and sound byte to keep those poor mistreated and abused hounds out of the woods.

 

[Oak]

at the Phoenix HQ

5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086

 

[rustednuts]

I wasn't able to attend the meeting last week, but I sent a comment to each commissioner.

You can contact them at the contact me here. https://www.azgfd.com/about-arizona-game-fish/commission-public-information/about-the-commission/meet-the-commission/