I would like to voice my…

I would like to voice my strong opposition to this proposal, which would cause unnecessary suffering to the wildlife trapped “for training purposes.” It is essential to respect the local wildlife we have, and acknowledge their importance to our ecosystems. Holding them captive for the purpose of training hunting dogs creates a two-tiered system that, in my view, dangerously opens the door to neglecting the care and well-being of wild animals. If someone absolutely needs to hunt with a dog, which I personally prefer they did not, let them train truly in the wild, not in a controlled environment that by definition devalues wildlife and turns a blind eye to the excessive stress the wild animals endure being trapped without a chance to escape. Exposure to extended stress/fear of this kind, clearly felt by wild animals, constitutes cruelty.