PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • January 31, 2025
Coming from a hunting family, any animal killed was used to the fullest extent possible with little to no waste. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said when it comes to coyote killing contests, which allow unlimited numbers of coyotes to be killed for prizes. There is no credible science that supports this as a management tool. Aside from not adhering to fair chase principles or ethical hunting, killing large numbers of coyotes interferes with the important role they play in maintaining Maine’s ecosystems and biodiversity. Contact state representatives and senators to request their support for “An Act to Prohibit Coyote Killing Contests” here in Maine. ~ Tammy Cloutier, Kennebunk