AZ Game and Fish Revisits Night Hunting Proposal

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is considering allowing the use of artificial lights to hunt coyotes and mountain lions.  This rule change is being considered as a precurser to allowing night hunting of these species.  

The Commission rejected a similar proposal in 2002 at the recommendation of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and many individual biologists who worked for the Department at that time.

We need to send a clear message that Arizonans think this is a bad idea that should be rejected.

What you can do:

1. Come to the public meeting at AZ Game and Fish Headquarters  6:30- 7:30 pm on Tuesday  November 8th (5000 W. Carefree Highway in Phoenix) or watch via webcast.   Click here for more information.

2. Learn more about this issue at the Sierra Club's Willdife Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm on Thursday November 10th at Quality Inn and Suites, 202 E. McDowell, 2nd floor conference room.

3. Submit written comments opposing this proposal.  Hand-written or personally drafted comments are best.  Tell Game and Fish that this is a bad idea.  It will make it more difficult to prosecute poachers, it's unsafe as it's difficult to identify target species at night.. This can put campers, hikers and their pets at risk.  Remind Game and Fish that predators play an important role in the ecosystem.  if you have any personal stories about areas where you enjoy camping, walking your dog at dusk or wildife watching, be sure to personalize your comments.The Department will accept comments through Nov. 16. To submit comments: