California's Fish and Game Commission has postponed a proposal to regulate the hunting and killing of coyotes after backlash from ranchers and farmers. Initially proposed to address animal rights concerns, it faced opposition from rural communities who argue coyotes kill livestock and threaten people. The commission's co-chair, Erika Zavaleta, emphasized the need for more discussion to address the balance between wildlife protection and safety for livestock. The committee aims to refine the proposal while still allowing certain coyote killings without permits, reflecting the complexity of community concerns.
A committee of the California Fish and Game Commission has opted not to advance a proposal to regulate coyote killings, citing need for further discussion and refinement.
The initial proposal was meant to address concerns from animal rights groups regarding the indiscriminate killing of coyotes, but faced backlash from ranchers.
Erika Zavaleta noted there is significant learning to be done to balance the differing views between wildlife protections and rural concerns over coyote predation.
The meeting saw about 550 participants, showcasing the strong emotions and divided opinions surrounding the regulation of coyote hunting in California.
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