13-06-2025
McIntosh Co. illegal cockfighting investigation yields no arrests, investigation continues
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Animal Wellness Action organization this week unveileda bombshell video alleging the Oklahoma GameFowl Commission leaders participating in illegal cockfighting events held in McIntosh County, Oklahoma.
The Animal Wellness Action, a animal right non-profit organization is known for conducting undercover investigations into cockfighting in Oklahoma in seeking to bring awareness and highlight the industry bad actors saying, 'They're trying to hurt animals just for human amusement and illegal gambling. The whole apparatus is a criminal enterprise,' said Wayne Pacelle, the President of Animal Wellness Action.
Investigators with Animal Wellness Action, acting undercover say, video evidence confirms the identity of leaders Anthony Devore and Blake Pearce co-founders of the Oklahoma GameFowl Commission at a allegedly illegal cockfighting event on May 31 and the second on June 7 on Cherokee Tribal land. Both men are currently two of the leading proponents of the loosening on the ban of cockfighting.
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The video released allegedly shows nearly 100 participants, children in attendance and cockfighting weapons for sale. says Pacelle.
Leaders of Animal Rights Organization say, Anthony Devore and Blake Pearce have raised money from other cockfighters across the nation to donate totaling $70,000 to politicians in an attempt to decriminalize staged animal fights
According to JJ Humphrey when asked about campaign donations given from the Oklahoma GameFowl Commission he replied he is on their side:
'I'm very glad to take their money because I'm way more on their side than I am on these crazy, crazy animal activists what I am hearing you say is that you would rather accept donations from criminal activity than extremist views you don't agree with. I'm not going to accept from criminal activity. The Oklahoma Game Fowl is legal now. If they catch one of those people out there breaking the law then fine.'
Currently, cockfighting is illegal in Oklahoma and considered a felony with up to 10 years in prison and at most, a $25K fine.
No arrests or charges have been made as the investigation continues.
If you see a cockfight happening you contact the tip line at 800-722-3998 or you can email OKcrueltytips@
If it leads to an arrest, they offer cash rewards up to $2,500.
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