Registered: Jun 2003
Location: VA
Posts: 718

I got this from an AKC Alert I fear this is a short step to banning hunting.

California Bill Would Outlaw Field Trials
[ Wednesday, April 26, 2006]

Assembly Bill 2110 was recently amended and the new language will affect certain AKC sanctioned events. The bill will prohibit "live lure coursing," which is now defined as "a competition in which dogs are, by the use of rabbits, hares, or foxes, assessed as to skill in hunting live rabbits, hares, or foxes." AB 2110 will effectively outlaw Beagle Field Trials, Basset Hound Field Trials and Dachshund Field Trials within the state of California.

The original intent of AB 2110 was to outlaw "live lure coursing," defined as "any activity in which a dog is left untethered and allowed to track and pursue any rabbit, hare, or fox and that results in the injury or death of the rabbit, hare, or fox." In AKC sanctioned events dogs trail the scent of an animal, but they do not kill the animal.

As amended, AB 2110 threatens the rights of Beagle, Bassett Hound, and Dachshund breeders and owners to prove the merits of their dogs as true working hounds, capable of performing tasks for which these breeds were originally developed. Individuals dedicated to continuing and refining the innate abilities of these scenthound breeds deserve the right to continue their pursuits, which in no way threaten the native rabbits tracked only by scent.

AB 2110 now eliminates that right and should be vigorously opposed by everyone committed to purebred dogs and working field trails, regardless of their personal breed.

California fanciers, field trial participants and concerned dog owners are encouraged to immediately contact their Assemblymember to express opposition to this new definition of "live lure coursing." Ask your representative to ensure that the bill is amended so that it will not negatively impact field trials which are enjoyed by so many, and which do not bring harm to the rabbits that are tracked.

What You Can Do:

Contact the bill sponsor and voice your opposition to AB 2110. Ask her to withdraw the bill from consideration.
The Honorable Loni Hancock
State Capitol
Room 4126
Sacramento, CA 94249-0014
(916) 319-2014

Contact your own Assemblymember to express your concerns. To find out who represents you in California, visit: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html.

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: The Great State of Michigan
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Several weeks age UKC sent the US Sprotsmen Alliance about 14000 mailing addresses in California. They were on top of it as soon as it was announced. Just another reason why EVERYONE shouls support the US Sportsmen Alliance. They are on top of protecting your rights to hunt.

www.ussportsmen.org/

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Registered: Apr 2005
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 36

Lord love California!!!

The best way to fight this is to get the bird dog guys on board. They have a lot more clout in California than the houndsmen do and will certainly be next in line to be affected by this. (The bunny huggers always start with the furry critters first and then work their way to the feathered ones.)

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Registered: Apr 2005
Location: Virginia
Posts: 68

I feel that we have lost that state altogether. They don't think or act like the rest of the country. One of these days went all the critters in that state eat all the residents I will have a hunting paridise. Sorry, just the way I feel..............


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Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Madison, Virginia
Posts: 199

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Originally posted by Todd M / UKC
Several weeks age UKC sent the US Sprotsmen Alliance about 14000 mailing addresses in California. They were on top of it as soon as it was announced. Just another reason why EVERYONE shouls support the US Sportsmen Alliance. They are on top of protecting your rights to hunt.

www.ussportsmen.org/

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: East OH
Posts: 938

Bob Kane ,civics 01, Get rid of all the lobbiest and the goverment will improve.

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