April 9, 2019
On March 26, in a 3-1 vote Coconino County Supervisors passed Resolution 2019-05 in opposition to quantity-based predator hunts and encouraging Arizona Game and Fish Commissioners to consider their position as it moves forward in rulemaking to outlaw the contests. (Photo/Adobe Stock)
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Arizona has banned organized contests where hunters try to kill the most coyotes or other wildlife predators for prizes such as cash or hunting equipment.
The commission’s intent in adopting this rule is to address social concerns associated with hunting contests that award prizes to participants who kill the largest number or variety of predatory or fur-bearing animals.
On April 2, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 76, prohibiting coyote killing contests in the state. Arizona may not be far behind.
