Hunting & Fishing Bear Baiting

[goober]

I had a friend send me a message on facebook to support a cause I thought only happened in retarded asian and easternblock countries -the USA -no way !!! Is this shit true
Bear baiting (also called bear baying) pits a declawed and defanged bear which is chained to a stake against hunting dogs that bark and bit at it while hundreds of people watch. Spectators consider this event entertainment and hunters consider this as a training regimen for their animals. As countries around the world ban events such as bullfighting and cockfighting, Pakistan and South Carolina (USA), are two remaining places that haven't criminalized the practice. Sign the petition today to help put an end to this "sport".

 

[coldboremiracle]

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I could be wrong, but I think the only kind of bear baiting that is legal here is; putting out a barrel full of doughnuts in front of your hunting blind.
Not quite as bad, but not much of a hunt either.

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

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South Carolina??? Seriously?

 

[goober]

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Well , I dont know but that is something circulating on face book my friend posted for me to put my signature to ?Well hell yeah I will sign but the dick hear also put some f--- UP ANTI GUN Shit on there to which I had to condemn in a very loud manner .
Still I will be very interested to have this particular piece of sorry news confirmed or denied out right if quite incorrect

http://forcechange.com/28658/outlaw-bear-baiting-in-south-carolina/


Target: South Carolina Governor, Nikki Haley


Goal: Outlaw bear baiting in South Carolina and find sanctuaries for the permitted bears.

Bear baiting is the inhumane “sport” that pits dogs against defenseless bears for the purpose of training and spectator amusement. This practice, which is only legal in South Carolina and Pakistan, is inhumane and cruel and must be outlawed. Please sign this petition and stop this state-sanctioned wildlife abuse.

In order to keep the bears from hurting the dogs, they are de-clawed, de-toothed, and chained. Often seen as a spectator sport, audiences assemble to watch any number of dogs continually attack the defenseless bear. In an investigation by The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), they documented an “event” that drew hundreds of spectators for a four-hour show, where nearly 300 dogs attacked one bear in quick succession. Black bears are favored for baiting because of their shy nature and instinct to flee when threatened. According to the HSUS, “There are currently 26 captive black bears in South Carolina, many likely used for bear baiting.”

Bear baiting events are hosted by breed clubs associated with the American Kennel Club and the United Kennel Club. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources issues permits for the possession of the bears, but has not inspected bear baiting events or come to rescue of the bears. It is absolutely necessary that these permits be rescinded and South Carolina join the rest of the nation in outlawing this cruel and disgusting “sport”.

Please sign this petition and force Governor Haley to outlaw bear baiting and find sanctuary for the remaining permitted bears.

 

[h4everything]

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I think I'll mind my own business on this. I could see where it would be useful in training.

 

[goober]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: h4everything</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think I'll mind my own business on this. I could see where it would be useful in training. </div></div>
south African police thought a bit like you on the darkies , acceptable because it was useful for dog training ?

 

[50calibercruiser]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: h4everything</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think I'll mind my own business on this. I could see where it would be useful in training. </div></div>

You know, I agree. Once they ban this what's to stop them from going after raccoon hunters who routinely use captive coons to train hounds in a very similar manner. And after that we can just ban all hound hunting together because it's really unethical and gives the hunter an unfair advantage. Oh wait Kommiefornia already did this. It's time we stop bowing to international pressure.

 

[Wes3377]

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Comparing the alleged events in South Carolina to those in South Aftrica is just a bit of a stretch. New Zealand is kind of a long way from South Carolina, anyway.

 

[DirtyDave]

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It's called Baying not Baiting. Same is done with Hogs and Coons to start dogs out

 

[mrfudd]

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Are you really citing HSUS as a source? About the most screwed up organization that I can think of.