The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is proposing to amend the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, and associated regulations, to allow for the issuance of licences of new dog train and trial areas, and to allow the transfer of licences. 

Train and trial areas are enclosed areas on private land where certain wildlife (i.e. cottontail, snowshoe hare, red fox or coyote) are kept captive for the purposes of teaching dogs hunting skills. They are also used to conduct hunting dog competitions (known as “trialing”). The fenced areas are designed to keep both the wildlife and the dogs confined to the area (not allowing for the free passage of wildlife).

Coyote and red fox may be obtained through lawful trapping activity (e.g., on registered traplines). Licensed train and trial areas may obtain rabbits from existing licensed facilities or by obtaining ministry authorization to acquire rabbits. 

How is this any different than dog fights or cock fighting, both of which are illegal.  

ACTION IS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY. The proposal was posted April 3, 2023. The comment period ends in 45 days (May 18, 2023). Please comment, let them know how disgusting and cruel this barbaric proposal is.

https://ero.ontario.ca/comment/reply/node/6805/comment

AND contact the ministry's Public Input Coordinator, Phone number
705-755-1940. Email address wildlifepolicy@ontario.ca