David Hoyle, newly elected Chairman of NC Wildlife Resources Commission, said on 8/28/19 he will hold numerous meetings across NC about dog hunting. We must be involved in his fact-finding efforts. In early 2019, a NC Senator filed a bill interfering with dog hunting in Granville County. Apparently, two other legislators wanted to add their counties. NC House Wildlife Committee Chairman Jay Adams interceded. He asked WRC to study the issue and report back. Leadership agreed with Rep. Adams' …
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Peaceful rabbit hunters under attack
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission has proposed temporary rules to regulate rabbit hunting preserves in NC. April 13, 2020 is the deadline for public comments, despite a 4/8/20 public hearing with no public comments or questions allowed. Click here to read the proposed temporary rules for Controlled Rabbit Hunting Preserves. To effectively comment on these proposed these temporary rules, send your email to regulations@ncwildlife.org. The deadline is Monday, 4/13/20. North Carolina's …
They shot my dog. What can I do?
I hear it in his voice. He is looking at the bloody remains of his dog. Non-hunters do not understand the trauma involved. Often, the dog is a companion, a friend, a treasure. What does the dog owner do when his dog is shot? Summary of do's and don'ts: Take photographs from the first moment of trouble. Keep the photos; do not delete.Record the voice of the perpetrator if possible.Call the local Sheriff's Department and ask for help at the location of the dog killing.Do not trespass. …