Prior to the 1950s, judges in raccoon-hunting competitions would simply watch dogs hunt and decide which one they liked the best. Since then, little by little, the rules have been codified. Then ...

New York lawmakers are considering a ban on hunting competitions that target wildlife such as coyotes and foxes. Animal rights advocates see the contests as senseless slaughter.

Opponents want to put an end to annual events held around upstate New York that target wildlife like coyotes, rabbits, raccoons and foxes. NYS considers ban on cash prize contests for hunting wildlife ...

This wasn't a contest, it was a celebration. A happy gathering of admitted good ol' boys (and girls) and wannabe good ol' boys and girls. It is called the Good Ol' Boys Raccoon Hunt, an under-the ...

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - The 50th annual Grand American Coon Hunt starts New Year’s Day with a supper honoring the raccoon hunting contest’s previous winners. The Times and Democrat reports ...