Steff Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Wis. Considers Legalizing Cat Hunting By The Associated Press MADISON, Wis. - Feline lovers holding pictures of cats, clutching stuffed animals and wearing whiskers faced-off against hundreds of hunters at meetings around Wisconsin to voice their opinion on whether to legalize cat hunting. Residents in 72 counties were asked whether free-roaming cats — including any domestic cat that isn't under the owner's direct control or any cat without a collar — should be listed as an unprotected species. If listed as so, the cats could be hunted. The proposal was one of several dozen included in a spring vote on hunting and fishing issues held by the Wisconsin Conservation Congress. The results, only advisory, get forwarded to the state Natural Resources Board. Statewide results were expected Tuesday. La Crosse firefighter Mark Smith, 48, helped spearhead the cat-hunting proposal. He wants Wisconsin to declare free-roaming wild cats an unprotected species, just like skunks or gophers. Anyone with a small-game license could shoot the cats at will. At least two other upper Midwestern states, South Dakota and Minnesota, allow wild cats to be shot — and have for decades. Minnesota defines a wild, or feral, cat as one with no collar that does not show friendly behavior, said Kevin Kyle with that state's Department of Natural Resources. Every year in Wisconsin alone, an estimated 2 million wild cats kill 47 million to 139 million songbirds, according to state officials. Despite the astounding numbers, Smith's plan has been met with fierce opposition from cat lovers. Critics of Smith's idea organized Wisconsin Cat-Action Team and developed a Web site — dontshootthecat.com. Some argue it is better to trap wild cats, spay or neuter them, before releasing them. In Madison, about 1,200 people attended the Monday evening meeting at the Alliant Center — more than the 250 or so in a typical year, but less than the 3,000 or so who took part in a debate in 2000 over whether to allow hunters to shoot mourning doves. One of the attendees was Katy Francis, who wore cat ears, whiskers, a cat nose and a sign that read, "Too Cute to Kill." For Francis, "The cat hunting thing brought me out because it was very extreme." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Those damn cheese heads :rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigHurt35 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Only someone with an extremely small penis would think that shooting a defenseless, domesticated animal qualifies as "sport." What a sad, pathetic world we live in. :headshake If someone shot one of my cats, I'd return the favor by shooting one of their children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 That is really, really, really insane. No that's just f***ing stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 This is certainly one of the worst ideas I have heard in quite some time...I would be f***ing pissed if one of these morons shot one of my cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 09:14 AM) This is certainly one of the worst ideas I have heard in quite some time...I would be f***ing pissed if one of these morons shot one of my cats. People like that are the reason all my cats are indoor cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 14, 2005 -> 12:17 AM) People like that are the reason all my cats are indoor cats. My cat's pretty much stuck indoors most of time, except for when he's in the backyard. He can't jump over a fence because he's got a slipped disc in his back near his hip, but we don't let him out the front, because all the other cats will gang up on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Maybe they should have it open season on some of these hunters....I think that would be more fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 If people would follow Bob Barker's advice ("Help control the pet population - Have your pet spayed or nuetered.") then a proposal like this wouldn't be necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 08:17 AM) People like that are the reason all my cats are indoor cats. Thats right! Keep that pussy at home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 10:04 AM) Thats right! Keep that pussy at home! ROTFLMAO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigHurt35 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(mreye @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 08:35 AM) If people would follow Bob Barker's advice ("Help control the pet population - Have your pet spayed or nuetered.") then a proposal like this wouldn't be necessary. No, these are just idiot backwood hicks who want the authority to take target practice at anything that's below them on the food chain. They're Beavis and Butthead with voter registration cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(TheBigHurt35 @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 09:13 AM) They're Beavis and Butthead with voter registration cards. Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Yeah I remember hearing about this just a few days ago. I don't agree with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(TheBigHurt35 @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 09:13 AM) No, these are just idiot backwood hicks who want the authority to take target practice at anything that's below them on the food chain. They're Beavis and Butthead with voter registration cards. And you know this how? Be careful with that broad brush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigHurt35 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(mreye @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 09:32 AM) And you know this how? This is how... Residents in 72 counties were asked whether free-roaming cats — including any domestic cat that isn't under the owner's direct control or any cat without a collar — should be listed as an unprotected species. If listed as so, the cats could be hunted. Only a brain-dead hick would push for such legislation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sec159row2 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 chinese food anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(TheBigHurt35 @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 09:36 AM) This is how... Only a brain-dead hick would push for such legislation. "Domestic" cat doesn't mean some kid's pet. Apparently there's a population problem and they're pushing this as a solution. (I'm not saying it's the correct one) I just think calling these people "idiot backwoods hicks) and "brain dead hicks" isn't cool. I must be in the minority here, so go ahead and be that way. I guess there's a double standard when it comes to some things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(mreye @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 10:41 AM) I must be in the minority here, so go ahead and be that way. I guess there's a double standard when it comes to some things. You're not.. but some things are just better off being left alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigHurt35 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(mreye @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 09:41 AM) "Domestic" cat doesn't mean some kid's pet. Apparently there's a population problem and they're pushing this as a solution. (I'm not saying it's the correct one) I just think calling these people "idiot backwoods hicks) and "brain dead hicks" isn't cool. I must be in the minority here, so go ahead and be that way. I guess there's a double standard when it comes to some things. When someone tries to push legislation to allow someone to legally MURDER my pet, I feel that I have the right to call that person an "idiot backwood hick." Perhaps you feel that you're "above" that. But I already know that you're not a better person than I, so I don't really give a rat's ass about what you think. :finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(TheBigHurt35 @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 09:44 AM) When someone tries to push legislation to allow someone to legally MURDER my pet, I feel that I have the right to call that person an "idiot backwood hick." Perhaps you feel that you're "above" that. But I already know that you're not a better person than I, so I don't really give a rat's ass about what you think. :finger Again, this isn't about your pet. It's about strays! And what the f*** is "...you're not a better person than I..." mean? Where did this come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigHurt35 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(mreye @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 09:46 AM) Again, this isn't about your pet. It's about strays! ? No, it's not! Read the freaking article! Residents in 72 counties were asked whether free-roaming cats — including any domestic cat that isn't under the owner's direct control or any cat without a collar — should be listed as an unprotected species. If listed as so, the cats could be hunted. Ever heard of an "outdoor cat"? They're not the same thing as a "stray." And what the f*** is "...you're not a better person than I..." mean? Where did this come from It came from your condescending rhetoric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(TheBigHurt35 @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 10:44 AM) When someone tries to push legislation to allow someone to legally MURDER my pet, I don't really give a rat's ass about what you think. :finger Perhaps you missed it in the article.. but if your cat has a collar and tags - which is should - then you have nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(TheBigHurt35 @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 10:48 AM) No, it's not! Read the freaking article! Ever heard of an "outdoor cat"? They're not the same thing as a "stray." Outdoor cats that are family pets should be wearing collars - just as indoor ones should. To have an outdoor cat without one is irresponsible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 QUOTE(Steff @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 10:50 AM) Outdoor cats that are family pets should be wearing collars - just as indoor ones should. To have an outdoor cat without one is irresponsible. Shoot the cats, shoot the hicks...who cares? The Packers still suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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