Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
The world is currently in a biodiversity crisis and hunting contests cannot continue. Hunting contests are not legitimate wildlife management tools, but exist for entertainment and killing for a prize. Many of the species targeted can be killed without bag limits. Additionally, many wildlife management practices are retroactive, meaning they are in response to an issue. Within New York State, these contests are not regulated by the NYSDEC beyond adhering to hunting regulations. With these factors together, animals targeted by these contests can be hunted to a detrimental point, and then management agencies would step in. These contests face significant public opposition, even within the hunting community. Hunting contests must be addressed to put an end to an unnecessary and excessive practice.
Recommended Citation
Caffrey, Tyler, "Hunting Contests In New York State" (2020). Honors College Theses. 314.
https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/honorscollege_theses/314
Comments
Major: Environmental Studies Faculty
Advisor: Michelle Land
Department of Environmental Studies and Science