Ontario: Don't Issue Penned Dog Hunting Permits

Last year, Ontario bowed to hunting lobbyists and rammed through legislation to allow new dog hunting pens—decades after they were set to be phased out. But it's not too late—the province still hasn't issued any permits for new pens.

In penned hunts, hunters cage sensitive coyotes, foxes, and rabbits inside large pens so they can be used as live bait. The hunters set dogs loose on the animals, who have nowhere to hide, and can be injured or killed by the dogs. The vast majority of Canadians oppose torturing and killing animals for sport, and penned dog hunting is nothing more than a disturbing form of entertainment for a small group of extremist sport hunters.

Take action today! Tell Ontario to change course, and NOT to issue new permits for dog hunting pens.

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Last year, Ontario bowed to hunting lobbyists and rammed through legislation to allow new dog hunting pens—decades after they were set to be phased out. But it's not too late—the province still hasn't issued any permits for new pens.

In penned hunts, hunters cage sensitive coyotes, foxes, and rabbits inside large pens so they can be used as live bait. The hunters set dogs loose on the animals, who have nowhere to hide, and can be injured or killed by the dogs. The vast majority of Canadians oppose torturing and killing animals for sport, and penned dog hunting is nothing more than a disturbing form of entertainment for a small group of extremist sport hunters.

Take action today! Tell Ontario to change course, and NOT to issue new permits for dog hunting pens.