Author Topic: Cat Hunting considered in Wisconsin (Read 307 times)

indy007 · « **on:** April 12, 2005, 08:34:29 AM »

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April 12, 2005 -- Cat lovers might be outraged by the idea of allowing hunters to stalk their furry friends, but some naturalists say pet owners ought to take the proposal as a wake-up call to be more responsible.

The issue of whether to make feral cats an unprotected species, meaning they could be hunted and killed, was put before the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, an independent organization created by the state 70 years ago to take public input on conservation issues, last night. Representatives from 72 counties listened to residents' concerns about the issue.

The proposal, which was raised five years ago and voted down by the congress, was revived after a 2004 University of Wisconsin study that found non-native feral cats were a threat to native animals such as lovebirds.

Estimates of the number of songbirds killed each year by feral cats in Wisconsin alone range from 8 million to 217 million, though the number is actually believed to be around 39 million, said Steven Oestreicher, the chairman of the congress.

"When you're talking about millions and millions of songbirds in state, you've got take a harder look at this," he said.

It was raised by a resident again during last spring's Conservation Congress hearing in La Crosse County, after the university's report, and the resolution passed 53-1, which put it on the agenda for this year's congress.

Attendees at last night's meetings voted, and Oestreicher said a tally might be available by late today.

If most of the counties approve the proposal, the Conservation Congress could decide to recommend to the state Natural Resources Board that cats be listed as an unprotected species. If the board agrees, it would make the suggestion to the state legislature, which would have the final say in the matter.

Even if the proposal were passed by the Conservation Congress, it could still be changed as it goes through the review and legislative process. Changes could include narrowing the definition of feral cat.

ASTAC · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:46:29 AM »

I see no problem with hunting any species that is not natural to the local ecosystem, that may be causing damage. My neighbors hate me because I kill domesticated ducks that run free in my community..they are ugly and don't belong. Navy bases have a big cat problem and I would have no problem shooting them. What is different about a cat than any other animal if it is out running wild?

lazs2 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:48:15 AM »

here it is fine to kill feral cats on your property. You must observe all other fireams laws tho. You can trap em in the cities. Humane society will provide the traps and then you turn cat and trap over to them.

lazs

indy007 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2005, 09:06:38 AM »

Well you gotta do what you gotta do. It was one of those headlines that grabbed my attention on news.google.com so I posted it. Knowing the O'club, there's probably somebody here from MI that's been waiting to plink off feral cats.

Skydancer · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2005, 10:37:06 AM »

My dog hunts cats all the time!

indy007 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2005, 10:48:21 AM »

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Originally posted by ASTAC
Navy bases have a big cat problem and I would have no problem shooting them.

Why do Navy bases have cat problems? Never heard that before.

Bodhi · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2005, 11:03:43 AM »

When can I sign up to hunt the little fuggers? All I want to know is if my wife's POS satanic little ball of claws and teeth can be considered a feral cat. I sure hope so, cuz if it is, we're moving!

Otto · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2005, 11:06:09 AM »

Lets get the Geese first... then the Cats.

midnight Target · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2005, 11:07:53 AM »

I've got three I'd like to take skeet shooting..... PULL!

bustr · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2005, 01:25:55 PM »

Excuse Me!!!!

The proposal, which was raised five years ago and voted down by the congress, was revived after a 2004 University of Wisconsin study that found non-native feral cats were a threat to native animals such as lovebirds. --LOVEBIRDS--????

Lovebirds are native to the central African plains. They are captive bred in the U.S. The only non-indiginous parrot problem Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois has are South American Quaker Parrakeets. They can stand harsh winters because of the regions in the Andes they come from. They are considered vermin because of their tendancy to destroy grain crops in regions of the U.S. that they have escaped captivity.

Feral cats will decimate local populations of small mammels, birds up to the size of chickens, reptiles\amphibians. Once they do that then they become diasease ridden due to malnutrition which they pass back to domesticated pet cats. SHOOT THEM..................I have a pet cat. I have lost pet cats in the past to Feline Leukemia contracted from feral cats.

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2005, 04:19:52 PM »

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Originally posted by Otto
Lets get the Geese first... then the Cats.

Agreed.

I do my part. While its against the law to intentionally kill them here when I see ne crossing the road I dont go out of my way to miss them with my vehcle.

Arrogent fuggers actually expect you to stop for them too.

I have 3 inside/outside cats (any other type is usless)
they do a very good job at keeping the other local critters I dont want wandering around my property Rabbits,Squirrels,moles,mice etc in a decimated state.
as soon as they can no longer accomplish that task as far as Im concerned they've outlived their usefullness

Cats are nothing more then a disposable commodity. Nothing more, Nothing less.

You want to hunt em. be they wild,mine or anyone elses.
be my guest:)