Court Upholds Coyote Hunting Rules

The Vermont Supreme Court just sided with the state Fish and Wildlife Board on new coyote hunting rules, rejecting wildlife advocates’ challenge that the regulations didn’t adequately protect pets and people. The court upheld the rules — which require hunters to register dogs, track hunting locations, and use GPS collars — saying they align with legislative intent, even as lawmakers and advocates questioned whether GPS alone proves sufficient control. Despite objections from a legislative committee, the Department of Fish and Wildlife moved forward and lifted the prior ban, leading to the lawsuit. While the court didn’t change the rules, it did reinforce the power of legislative review, stating that if a committee formally objects to an agency’s rule, that agency loses special deference in court. Wildlife groups see this as a win for oversight, while the Department celebrates the regulations finally being legally solidified. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5fad017f3690e0ed