I firmly reject the Ministry…

I firmly reject the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s proposal to allow new licenses and the transfer of licenses for train and trial areas in Ontario. It frankly shocks me that this concept, long outdated, is being revived.

Where is the humanity in such a perverse concept? It’s right up there with baiting bears and leg hold traps.

Tell me it’s not about profit which seems to be a big motivator for the current Ontario government.

Penned dog hunting facilities are cruel to the wild animals that are subjected to various methods used to train dogs to hunt.

Why would it even be acceptable to live trap animals, to then be caged, terrified and hurt or killed? The Brits have had enough sense to stop fox “hunting”. Where is Ontario in all of this?

Wildlife should never be taken from their natural environments and held captive by hunters. It’s especially cruel to use rabbits, coyotes, and foxes as pawns for hunters to train dogs and hold competitions.

Opening applications for train and trial spaces after 25 years is a massive step backward into the past. These facilities have no place in Ontario.

Instead of opening new applications, the province’s existing 24 facilities need to be closed immediately.

Let’s catch up to 2023 thinking of co-existence with wildlife and be leaders, not be dragging behind in the caveman mindset.