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California legislation would eliminate hunting with dogs (2/14/2003)

A bill recently introduced in the California legislature would bring an end to the tradition of hunting with dogs.

Assembly Bill 342, sponsored by Assemblyman Paul Koretz (D-Los Angeles) would make it illegal for any dog to pursue or take a mammal. It would ban bear hunting, fox hunting, rabbit hunting, raccoon hunting and more. The bill will cause an increase in conflicts between people and bears and will contribute to the spread of rabies.

The nation's leading anti-hunting groups including the Humane Society of the United States and the Animal Protection Institute back the legislation.

Once again, the anti's are attacking California sportsmen. The state lost cougar hunting in 1990, trapping in 1998 and it now faces the loss of hunting with dogs. Sportsmen should see this for what it is - an attack on all hunting.

Take Action! California sportsmen must contact their assemblymen today. Let them know that Assembly Bill 342 is the anti-hunting lobby's attempt to restrict our hunting heritage. Tell them that the bill will cause health and safety concerns.

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