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Today, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed critical legislation (A.2917/S.4099) ending wildlife killing contests for coyotes, foxes, bobcats, squirrels, raccoons, crows, and other species in New York.
Critics say shooting coyotes and squirrels for prizes is inhumane and wasteful, but a sportsmen s group said regulated hunting contests are part of the state s heritage.