Oklahoma State Rep. Justin Humphrey is not yet done with his mission to reduce cockfighting penalties in the state. If his new proposed measure survives, cockfighting may make a comeback in the United States.
In this article, we cleared up one of the most-asked questions among cockfighting enthusiasts: is cockfighting legal in the United States? Check out this article to know which areas cockfighting is outlawed and where it’s allowed.
Authorities raided an illegal cockfighting ring in Cherokee County, Texas, in late May. Citations have been issued to dozens of people in attendance in the underground cockfighting ring, including high-profile city officials.
Animal Wellness Action, an animal rights group, released a statement regarding the allegations against Atoka County Sheriff Tony Head for being disobedient in enforcing the state’s anti-cockfighting law. This comes after an alleged underground cockfighting ring was reported by an anonymous tipster.
Dozens of chickens were rescued from an underground cockfighting ring in Chicago. The group that rescued the birds are now looking for foster and permanent homes for the birds.
Even with cockfighting illegal in the United States, underground cockfighting rings still persist. An alleged cockfighting ring in Atoka County, Oklahoma, is currently under investigation after an anonymous report tipped off a non-profit about the operations.
Eight roosters were rescued from a suspected cockfighting ring in Ohio. The illegal cockfighting pit was uncovered by the police during a homicide investigation. The roosters were handed to a humane society in the state.
A 34-year-old-man is facing numerous charges after multiple firearms, cockfighting gaffs, and marijuana plants were found in his home.
Oklahoman gamefowl breeders are organizing politically to push the decriminalization of cockfighting in the next year. Along with them is Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, who was unsuccessful in his attempt to reduce cockfighting penalties in Oklahoma.