NV Panel won’t ban coyote-killing contests

Coyote-killing contests will continue in Nevada after the state’s Wildlife Commission narrowly voted against banning the contests.

Proponents say the wildlife-killing contests — in which participants shoot as many coyotes as they can find in order to win awards and other prizes – assist in wildlife conservation efforts. Those in favor of a ban say the competitions are a barbaric practice that harms the viability of the species.

Panel may be restructured

Commissioner Tiffany East said that at least one Nevada lawmaker has vowed to bring the issue to the Nevada Legislature if the wildlife board failed to impose a ban. At the recent meeting, some commissioners said they suspect lawmakers also may consider changing the composition of the panel, which is composed of seven hunters and two non-hunting members of the public.

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