On May 15, the Wildlife Resources Committee of the California Fish and Game Commission will discuss changes to regulations regarding the take of coyotes.
At a January meeting, Committee Co-Chair and Commission President Erika Zavaleta proposed removing coyotes from the class of nongame mammals that can be taken at any point during the year and in any number.
The California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is asking members to oppose the regulation, which they say will restrict ranchers’ ability to proactively manage coyote threats.
To participate in the 10 a.m. PDT hearing, ranchers can go in person to the Natural Resources Headquarters Building at 715 P Street in Sacramento, participate via Zoom or call in by dialing 877-336-1831 and using the conference code 481000.
“CCA staff will be on-hand at the May 15 meeting to oppose the regulatory change,” the association said. “But it will be essential for Commissioners to hear directly from ranchers who would be impacted by limits on coyote take.”
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