https://oodmag.com/dog-train-and-trial-areas-proposed/
A proposal to potentially allow new dog train-and-trial areas is open for comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) until May 18.
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https://oodmag.com/dog-train-and-trial-areas-proposed/
A proposal to potentially allow new dog train-and-trial areas is open for comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) until May 18.
OP: The article refers to trialing as opposed to trailing (i before the a), small spelling difference but they refer to different things.
Sounds like progress to me.... good plan. Makes me smile though , as in the 50s - 70s we trained beagles that way with no "rules and regulations".
https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-3685
In these times, rabbit hhunters.
I should add, Phunting in Ontario.
Gee. What a disappointment that must have been in 2013.
As hunters,we all understand the purpose of train and trial areas and the concepts of using hunting dogs. The problem is the public does NOT. This subject can and will be "spun" to the public as barbaric and cruel. The optics of this really,really sux and the exploitation by the media and animal rights groups will be epic. I'm afraid this one will come back to bite us.
Very true. I've already some "Letters to the Editor" in my local newspaper speaking out against this "cruel and barbaric" practice.
I would have to disagree with these common sense suggestions made by folks like CONSERVATION OFFICERS. Hunting dogs are not born knowing their craft and a safe place to teach and refine those skills are needed. Once you start banning those what's next bird hunting preserves because pheasant are caged to crowded. Heck might as well ban hunting altogether as shooting a living creature has to be cruel. Why stop there fishing got to go stick a hook in a fish just to drag it around than release it pure for enjoyment come on that's the definition for cruelty.
Yes one has to be respectful of the game but in the end I do believe animals are that and to anthropomorphize them is not in the best interest. I believe with nonsensical comments they should ignore it and just carry on.
I suppose once you
Well that is true and enforcement should be their main task so I agree with you. However when retired officers speak up and point out short comings in the "system" and abuse by certain elements in the hunting fraternity I believe they should be listened to. Their comments' were mostly about coyote hunters and what they discovered in a Province wide investigation as it related to fair chase and the handling of live coyotes.
You and your organization appear to be doing a great job and service to Ontario hunters , appreciate you.