Georgia Legislator Realizes Bill Could Ban Hunting
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Georgia Legislator Realizes Bill Could Ban Hunting





A Georgia lawmaker, recognizing that his bill to prohibit animal fighting could also make criminals out of law abiding houndsmen, has decided not to pursue the legislation.

House Bill 734, introduced by Rep. Tom McCall, R-Elberton, was intended to eliminate dog fighting, but its vague language puts hunting with hounds at risk. The bill expanded the definition of dog fighting to include a dog that gets into a fight with another animal or bites a human. The language could even have prohibited law enforcement from using dogs to subdue criminals.

Rep. McCall recognized these shortfalls and told the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance that he does not intend to bring the bill up for consideration when the Georgia legislature reconvenes in 2006.

This issue brings to the forefront the fact that sportsmen need to keep an eye out for animal cruelty and animal fighting bills that may appear in any state legislature. Vague language can result in the prohibition of hunting with dogs, field trialing and more. These types of bills, most of which are well intended, could impact anyone who uses a dog in a sporting activity.

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