Licensed veterinarians may accompany humane society officials on cruelty cases and may care for or remove animals without being held liable for the entry. Coyotes classified as fur-bearing mammals. Missouri Cockfighting ban passed. New Hampshire Dept. of Fish and Game has been granted exclusive authority over the management, preservation, protection, propagation, and taking of wildlife in the state. Tougher penalties instituted for pet theft.
Voters decide to preserve one million acres of land.
New York Penalties increased for horse transportation violations. New Mexico Willfully and maliciously poisoning, killing, or injuring livestock that is the property of another is now a felony. North Carolina Felony cruelty provision enacted. Pigeon shoots prohibited. Ohio Hunting permitted on any day during open season, including Sundays.