{"id":8124,"date":"2025-04-28T16:31:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T00:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/?p=8124"},"modified":"2025-04-28T16:31:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T00:31:14","slug":"el-dorado-county-sheriff-joins-statewide-opposition-to-proposed-coyote-hunting-restrictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/news\/el-dorado-county-sheriff-joins-statewide-opposition-to-proposed-coyote-hunting-restrictions\/","title":{"rendered":"El Dorado County Sheriff Joins Statewide Opposition to Proposed Coyote Hunting Restrictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Cris Alarcon, InEDC Writer.<\/p>\n<p>April 28, 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"259\">EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. \u2014 <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Sheriff Jeff Leikauf of El Dorado County has aligned with sheriffs from seven other California counties to oppose proposed regulations that would limit coyote hunting, citing concerns over livestock protection and rural community safety.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"456\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The California Fish and Game Commission&#8217;s Wildlife Resources Committee (WRC) is set to discuss these proposed changes on May 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Sacramento.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The proposal aims to amend Section 472 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, which currently allows the take of nongame mammals, including coyotes, at any time and in any number.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Under the new proposal, such actions would be prohibited unless direct evidence of property or agricultural damage is presented, effectively shifting to a depredation-based system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"577\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Sheriff Leikauf and his counterparts from Siskiyou, Modoc, Lassen, Shasta, Plumas, Sierra, and Tulare counties argue that these changes would hinder proactive measures to protect livestock.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">They emphasize that requiring proof of harm after the fact could lead to increased losses for ranchers and farmers.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"664\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">&#8220;Our communities, economies, and way of life are at stake,&#8221; the sheriffs stated in a joint letter, urging livestock producers, farmers, ranchers, and concerned citizens to attend the upcoming meeting and voice their opposition.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"831\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) also expressed concerns, noting that the initial proposal lacked sufficient public notice, preventing adequate input from stakeholders.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">They highlighted the potential for a spike in coyote populations, which could pose threats to both livestock and public safety.<\/span> \u200b<span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/goldrushcam.com\/sierrasuntimes\/index.php\/news\/local-news\/66755-rural-county-representatives-of-california-rcrc-reports-fish-and-game-committee-to-consider-coyote-hunting-limits-at-may-2025-meeting?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Gold Rush Cam<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1038\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">In El Dorado County, incidents involving predators have been particularly alarming.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A tragic mountain lion attack in 2024 resulted in <a href=\"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/government\/wildlife-threats-rising-in-el-dorado-county-cougars-wolves-and-grizzly-proposals-spark-alarm\/\">the death of 21-year-old Taylen Brooks<\/a> and serious injuries to his brother, Wyatt.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Sheriff Leikauf reported a significant increase in mountain lion encounters, with over 200 domestic animals killed in 2024 alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1205\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The May 15 meeting will be held at the California Natural Resources Building, Second Floor, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Participants can also join remotely via Zoom at <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlife-ca-gov.zoom.us\/j\/82201466595\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"93\">https:\/\/wildlife-ca-gov.zoom.us\/j\/82201466595<\/a>.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">For complete instructions on how to join the meeting via Zoom or telephone, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fgc.ca.gov\/meetings\/2025\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"110\">www.fgc.ca.gov\/meetings\/2025<\/a>.<\/span>\u200b<span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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