BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — There is new legislation committed to ending needless wildlife deaths in New York State.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill ending wildlife killing contests.
It will now be illegal to to kill animals like coyotes, foxes, bobcats, squirrels, raccoons, crows and other species for money or prizes.
New York is the 10th state to end these contests.
"We applaud Governor Hochul for signing this critical legislation into law, making New York the tenth state to join the growing list of states rightfully putting an end to these cruel and senseless contests." The SPCA Serving Erie County’s mission is to create a more humane community that nurtures the bonds between animals and people and thanks to Governor Hochel and the choice to eliminate cruel kill contests, New York State can say that we are a more humane community for wildlife," said Barbara Haney, director of wildlife for SPCA Serving Erie County. "Thank you, Governor Hochul and all of our community that stood up to voice their opposition to these heinous contests. May we continue to grow in kindness and compassion for wildlife and each other."
