Illegal Cockfighting in Oklahoma

News May 26, 2022

Public Raises Outcry Against Proposed Bill to Reduce Cockfighting Penalties in Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Representative Justin Humphrey is seeking to lessen the penalties for cockfighting in the state. If passed, House Bill 3283 would reduce cockfighting in Oklahoma from a felony to a misdemeanor. This proposal has been met with outcries from various animal rights groups and…

News May 25, 2022

Illegal Cockfighting in Oklahoma May Worsen Avian Influenza Outbreak and Endanger Poultry Industry

Oklahoma houses the biggest underground cockfighting industry in the U.S. The rampant illegal cockfighting is now the center of attention as it can make the outbreak of Avian Influenza even more threatening and may become the launching pad for spreading the disease worldwide.