Wild animals such as bears, mountain lions, coyotes, wolves, foxes and bobcats experience immense pressure from trophy hunting, trapping, bounty hunting and killing contests.  In Utah and surrounding states, thousands of these animals are relentlessly hunted and killed every year.  State wildlife management typically favors special interest groups such as trophy hunters, trappers, and ranchers when drafting management policy, even though the majority of Utah citizens oppose the cruel practices and want to see these animals protected.