Awabiman
06-25-2012, 09:10 AM
Bill to Ban Bear Hunting Set for Hearing on June 26th
SB 1221 (Lieu), legislation that would outlaw the use of dogs for hunting bears and bobcats in California, is scheduled to be heard on June 26th in the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife.
COHA URGENTLY NEEDS YOUR HELP! It is critical that members of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife hear from you. PLEASE JOIN US AT THE CAPITOL ON JUNE 26th AT 9:00 AM IN ROOM 4202!
SB 1221 is a severe threat to all hunitng. The bill is largely based on the argument that hunting of bears and bobcats with dogs does not represent the "fair chase" of these species. As such, this legislation not only threatens the long-standing tradition of hunting these species with hounds, but would set precedent placing the hunting of pheasants, quail, ducks and other species with dogs in serious jeopardy. Further, the bill is fully consistent with the statement of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) that they will attack hunting in California first, taking it one species at a time, until all types of hunting are eliminated - then take their forces to other states.
For more information on COHA's efforts on SB 1221 and other issues of concern, visit our website. http://www.outdoorheritage.org/
SB 1221 (Lieu), legislation that would outlaw the use of dogs for hunting bears and bobcats in California, is scheduled to be heard on June 26th in the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife.
COHA URGENTLY NEEDS YOUR HELP! It is critical that members of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife hear from you. PLEASE JOIN US AT THE CAPITOL ON JUNE 26th AT 9:00 AM IN ROOM 4202!
SB 1221 is a severe threat to all hunitng. The bill is largely based on the argument that hunting of bears and bobcats with dogs does not represent the "fair chase" of these species. As such, this legislation not only threatens the long-standing tradition of hunting these species with hounds, but would set precedent placing the hunting of pheasants, quail, ducks and other species with dogs in serious jeopardy. Further, the bill is fully consistent with the statement of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) that they will attack hunting in California first, taking it one species at a time, until all types of hunting are eliminated - then take their forces to other states.
For more information on COHA's efforts on SB 1221 and other issues of concern, visit our website. http://www.outdoorheritage.org/