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As per your own proposal: "Train and trial areas are enclosed areas on private land where certain wildlife (i.e. cottontail, snowshoe hare, red fox or coyote) are kept captive for the purposes of teaching dogs hunting skills such as picking up scent trails, tracking, and pursuing game at a safe distance. They are also used to conduct hunting dog competitions (known as “trialing”). The fenced areas are designed to keep both the wildlife and the dogs confined to the area (not allowing for the free passage of wildlife)."
This has been ongoing for years and folks still skirt the fees and get away with grabbing live wildlife whenever and wherever they can. While most areas are starting to ban this idea, the Ontario government wants to give free reign to "hunters and experts"??
When we trained dogs to help with a few hunts, it was done during hunt season. It taught both dog and owner how to hunt properly and with due care. Red foxes and coyotes?? Fox hunts were not allowed, and neither should this be allowed!!
Submitted May 17, 2023 12:31 PM
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Proposal to allow the issuance of licences for new dog train and trial areas and the transfer of licences
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