Disdain for wildlife killing contests is an area of common ground for Illinoisans who hunt and those who don’t. During these grisly events, which commonly take place in January and February, competitors kill coyotes and foxes by the hundreds for frivolous prizes.
Once the killing ends, participants pile up the bloody bodies for photos. The animals are then dumped — they aren’t killed for their meat, and the high-powered rifles render the fur valueless.
