California Hunters and Dog Owners Beware- (04/14)
A California bill that would make sportsmen who hunt with dogs and pet owners whose dogs have run-ins with backyard wildlife vulnerable to prosecution is advancing in the state legislature.
On April 4, the Assembly Public Safety Committee voted 4 to 3 in favor of AB 2110, sponsored by Assemblywoman Loni Hancock, D-El Cerrito. The bill was proposed to ban open field coursing events with sighthounds. Its vague wording could easily leave waterfowl and upland game hunters vulnerable to prosecution when they use retriever dogs in the field. Assembly Bill 2110 now moves to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for debate.
Aside from prohibiting field coursing, AB 2110 would prohibit dogs from being untethered and chasing animals, and allow prosecution if a dog kills an animal. It could even be construed so that a dog owner would be subject to prosecution if his dog chases or kills a rabbit in a backyard or at the park.
Take Action! California sportsmen and dog owners should continue to vehemently oppose AB 2110. Contact your Assembly member and members of the Appropriations Committee to let them know the bill will threaten sportsmen and law abiding citizens whose dogs have run-ins with rabbits and other wildlife. Even if you have made one call, call again to remind your Assembly member of your opposition to the bill. To find your legislator, call (916) 319-2856 or use the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org.
Appropriations Committee Members
Judy Chu, Chair D-El Monte (916) 319-2049 Karen Bass D-Los Angeles (916) 319-2047 Patty Berg D-Santa Rosa (916) 319-2001 Ronald S. Calderon D-Montebello (916) 319-2058 Hector De La Torre D-South Gate (916) 319-2050 Bill Emmerson R-Rancho Cucamonga (916) 319-2063 Ray Haynes R-Temecula (916) 319-2066 Betty Karnette D-Los Angeles (916) 319-2054 Johan Klehs D-Hayward (916) 319-2018 Mark Leno D-San Francisco (916) 319-2013 Alan Nakanishi R-Lodi (916) 319-2010 Joe Nation D-Santa Rosa (916) 319-2006 Jenny Oropeza D-Carson (916) 319-2055 Mark Ridley-Thomas D-Los Angeles (916) 319-2048 Sharon Runner R-Lancaster (916) 319-2036 Lori Saldaña D-Salinas (916) 319-2076 Mimi Walters R-San Diego (916) 319-2073 Leland Yee D-San Francisco (916) 319-2012
A California bill that would make sportsmen who hunt with dogs and pet owners whose dogs have run-ins with backyard wildlife vulnerable to prosecution is advancing in the state legislature.
On April 4, the Assembly Public Safety Committee voted 4 to 3 in favor of AB 2110, sponsored by Assemblywoman Loni Hancock, D-El Cerrito. The bill was proposed to ban open field coursing events with sighthounds. Its vague wording could easily leave waterfowl and upland game hunters vulnerable to prosecution when they use retriever dogs in the field. Assembly Bill 2110 now moves to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for debate.
Aside from prohibiting field coursing, AB 2110 would prohibit dogs from being untethered and chasing animals, and allow prosecution if a dog kills an animal. It could even be construed so that a dog owner would be subject to prosecution if his dog chases or kills a rabbit in a backyard or at the park.
Take Action! California sportsmen and dog owners should continue to vehemently oppose AB 2110. Contact your Assembly member and members of the Appropriations Committee to let them know the bill will threaten sportsmen and law abiding citizens whose dogs have run-ins with rabbits and other wildlife. Even if you have made one call, call again to remind your Assembly member of your opposition to the bill. To find your legislator, call (916) 319-2856 or use the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org.
Appropriations Committee Members
Judy Chu, Chair D-El Monte (916) 319-2049 Karen Bass D-Los Angeles (916) 319-2047 Patty Berg D-Santa Rosa (916) 319-2001 Ronald S. Calderon D-Montebello (916) 319-2058 Hector De La Torre D-South Gate (916) 319-2050 Bill Emmerson R-Rancho Cucamonga (916) 319-2063 Ray Haynes R-Temecula (916) 319-2066 Betty Karnette D-Los Angeles (916) 319-2054 Johan Klehs D-Hayward (916) 319-2018 Mark Leno D-San Francisco (916) 319-2013 Alan Nakanishi R-Lodi (916) 319-2010 Joe Nation D-Santa Rosa (916) 319-2006 Jenny Oropeza D-Carson (916) 319-2055 Mark Ridley-Thomas D-Los Angeles (916) 319-2048 Sharon Runner R-Lancaster (916) 319-2036 Lori Saldaña D-Salinas (916) 319-2076 Mimi Walters R-San Diego (916) 319-2073 Leland Yee D-San Francisco (916) 319-2012
