Should Oregon again allow hunting cougars with hounds?

Asked by KTVZ

1,087 Votes

Should Oregon again allow hunting cougars with hounds?

66%

Yes, absolutely. Yes, absolutely.

34%

No, it's cruel. No, it's cruel.

66%

Yes, absolutely.

Numbers are too high and this tragic death shows voters were wrong

Numbers are too high and this tragic death shows voters were wrong Show Less

9 Comments

Bill Temple

I'm a hunter and I've seen a drastic reduction of game animals in many hunting units.

Ben Kroeker

The value of the human life must not be compared to an animal. This is obvious, and the refusal to take action on the account of life taken or risked is simply dilliberate denial to this ramafication.

Julie Neff

It's the only way to actually be able to find and kill a cougar when hunting them

Sharon Catania

While we may be encroaching on their lives, we have to save ourselves and our pets from their search for food.

Jacob Price

Because our woods are infested with them. Wildlife officials ( ODFW ) dont like to talk about it like a dirty little secret.

Mark Clement

Infeste with them. Gawd, get some data before making a statement like that!!!!

Teresa Parsons

Yes hounds should be used again because we are talking about human lives versus animal lives. Human lives should be considered first.

Diane Shirk

making heavy reduction of game animals. The state uses dogs to hunt and control over population and nuisance cats. They hire professional hunter where hunters could get population down with use of dog

Britt Johnson

To have healthy elk and deer numbers predation needs to be controlledTags issued to hound hunters were very effective in the control of these large preadators

Kerry Quimby-Zenich

They are frequenting neighborhoods, and killing livestock again, there are too many. Something has to be done. First adult, next a child!?

34%

No, it's cruel.

Oregon voters were right 25 years ago, it’s inhumane!

Oregon voters were right 25 years ago, it’s inhumane! Show Less

6 Comments

Rachel Clara Smith

Killing is cruel!

Ka San

I agree with Leslie (again). it's inhumane, except for trackig a suspected killer cat.

suzie peterson

Hunting with hounds isn't sport hunting.

Donna Reed

I'm not even sure the one that is suspected of killing the woman really did it. They have found no trace or scent to say one was there. Maybe murder by pitbull ?

Shelley Coming

Humans are the very reason this happens. We are encroaching on their territory.

Leslie Ann

It's wrong. Inhumane. BUT... in case you need to track a specific cat as it attacked someone, I would say it's ok.

Asked by KTVZ

139 Votes

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

62%

Yes Yes

38%

No No

62%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

38%

No

2 Comments

Sonja Jensen

I am so sick of KTVZ putting their liberal spin on everything they report. Maybe we should look to see whether Oregon is misappropriating the park funds. Why don't we have a talk with our governor or senator about this? They haven't done anything stupid like endorsing the spotted owl or frog.

Chris Herndon

I think if managed properly by the Super. The budgets are workable with fewer employees multi tasking and wearing more than one hat!Any buisness can benefit with improved efficiency!!

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

Asked by KTVZ

683 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

6 Comments

Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Kati Magana

If it is a law and you break it regardless of what it refers to that is breaking the law- which by definition is criminal. If you put your pet in a situation that is unsafe that is your responsibility and ergo you are a bad pet owner. Pets are like our kids, it's our job to keep them safe.

Kim Ritchie

yes because they are putting their dog as well as people with leashed pets at risk. Not all dogs like other dogs and not all people are comfortable with strange dogs running up to them.

Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

31%

No

3 Comments

Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

KTVZ

Should Oregon again allow hunting cougars with hounds?

66% Yes, absolutely. Yes, absolutely.

34% No, it's cruel. No, it's cruel.

66% Yes, absolutely.

34% No, it's cruel.

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

62% Yes Yes

38% No No

62% Yes

38% No

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69% Yes Yes

31% No No

69% Yes

31% No

66%

Yes, absolutely. Yes, absolutely.

34%

No, it's cruel. No, it's cruel.

66%

Yes, absolutely.

34%

No, it's cruel.

62%

Yes Yes

38%

No No

62%

Yes

38%

No

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

31%

No