As a white tail deer hunter…

As a white tail deer hunter myself I would like to register my opposition to this proposal. I abhor the practice of trapping animals for the purpose of keeping them in captivity as prey for training dogs. Hunting animals for food is respected by many people because it allows wild animals free lives up until their death. This directly contradicts this principle by ruining the lives of select wild animals who should be living free.

The language of the proposal notes the neutral effect on fox, coyote, and rabbit populations. However, individual lives also matter, not merely economic considerations of populations. I strongly urge the proposed practice of train and trial areas to be phased out.

Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.