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If one Oklahoma representative gets his way, children who act like dogs and cats during school hours could be punished by — animal control. Yes, parents might soon have to collect their erstwhile kids from the pound — if Rep. Justin Humphrey’s bill makes it to the finish line as it stands today. That is, of course, if kids acting like animals at school is really that widespread a problem, which is up for debate.

Humphrey’s bill, which was filed Wednesday, seeks to put in place a law whereby “students...

Oklahoma Republican Representative Justin Humphrey is receiving backlash from believers and non-believers over his Bigfoot hunting season proposal. Humphrey says he is being called "stupid" for trying to initiate a bill that offers a $25,000 reward for capturing the ape-like creature. The Oklahoma lawmaker is receiving calls and social media messages condemning his behavior, though most of it is coming from people who do not believe that Bigfoot actually exists. He claims he has been called an "idiot" and says that many of the messages are profanity-laden.

Earlier this week, Justin Humphrey filed House Bill 1648, which would draft rules, dates, hunting licenses, and fees to catch the elusive Bigfoot. The southeast Oklahoma lawmaker's bill calls for the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission to start preparing for the hunting season, though he did not really provide them with too many details. "Establishing an actual hunting season and issuing licenses for people who want...

Bigfoot hunting season might become a reality this year. Oklahoma Republican Representative Justin Humphrey has proposed a new bill that would make hunting Bigfoot legal in the state, which has a lot of Bigfoot sightings every year. However, there will be some laws attached to this new form of hunting. The bill would direct the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Division to establish an annual season, making it a requirement to carry a hunting licenses and pay applicable fees. Humphrey has said that he does not want the ape-like creature to be killed if caught.

If anyone is able to successfully trap Bigfoot, they will be awarded $25,000. This could be a problem because a lot of people don't believe Bigfoot, aka Sasquatch is real. "A lot of people don't believe in Bigfoot, but a lot of people do," Justin Humphrey said. "Just like some people like to go deer hunting, while some don't.