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Indiana DNR Approves Fenced Hunts for Coyotes and Foxes
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11/18/2010
Hunters in Indiana would be able to use live coyotes and foxes as bait to train hounds in fenced-in enclosures under a rule that has received preliminary approval from state conservation officials.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Hunters in Indiana would be able to use live coyotes and foxes as bait to train hounds in fenced-in enclosures under a rule that has received preliminary approval from state conservation officials.
The Indianapolis Star reports that the Indiana Natural Resources Commission voted 9-2 Tuesday to create a permit that allows and regulates such enclosed hunts despite opposition from several animal rights groups. Public hearings must be held before the rule is finally adopted.
Critics fear dogs will be allowed to slaughter the animals, which have no way to escape the enclosures.
Florida wildlife officials earlier this year moved to ban enclosed hunts.
The Star says one such enclosure already exists in southern Indiana.
The preliminary vote also included a moratorium on any new enclosure permits after Jan. 1, 2012.
