MEDIA RELEASE | Mixed Victory for Wolves; Billboards Demand Relisting for Northern Rockies Population
Starting this week, drivers traveling two major highway corridors in Montana and Idaho will see large billboards featuring a call-to-action to #RelistWolves under the Endangered Species Act.
Public invited to wolf art exhibition closing reception
The public is invited to attend a closing reception for an art exhibition shedding light on the plight of wolves in Michigan, The Spirit of the Hunt, is from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 at the (SCENE) Metrospace gallery in East Lansing.
Over 81,000 Demand Support For Long-Term Mexican Gray Wolf Conservation
Over 81,000 people called on the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) in a recent comment period to establish stronger protections for endangered Mexican gray wolves.
Nevada Wildlife Commission defies science and public sentiment
For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2021 Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners defies science and public sentiment with 5-4 vote The proposed rule, narrowly defeated, would have banned grisly wildlife killing contests Reno, Nev. — On Friday, the Nevada Board of Wildlife...
Proposed Management Rule for Mexican Gray Wolves Still Inadequate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28,2021 PROPOSED USFWS MEXICAN GRAY WOLF MANAGEMENT RULE STILL INADEQUATE TO RECOVER SPECIES ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Yesterday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released an advance copy of a court-ordered revision to the rule...
Wolf Coalition Celebrates Return Of Mexican Gray Wolf “Anubis” To Northern Arizona
For Immediate Release: October 27, 2021 Wolf Coalition Celebrates Return Of Mexican Gray Wolf “Anubis" To Northern Arizona FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Wandering Mexican gray wolf m2520 (named “Anubis” by schoolkids) has once again made his way north of Interstate 40, the...
State Judge Issues “Dramatic Decision” In Striking Down Wisconsin Wolf Hunt
For Immediate Release: October 27, 2021 State Judge Issues "Dramatic Decision"in Striking Down Wisconsin Wolf Hunt Decision could spare hundreds of wolves targeted for killing Madison, WI. — In the biggest news so far for wolf protection in the United States in...
Ask courts to stop November Wisconsin Wolf Hunt
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2021 Wildlife Conservationists Ask Court to Issue Immediate Injunction Against November Wisconsin Wolf Hunt and Deny Hunting Group Intervention Madison, WI. — Today lawyers for Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a...
Wildlife for all
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2021 (LAS CRUCES, NM) Today the Southwest Environmental Center announced that it is launching Wildlife for All, a national campaign to reform state wildlife management to be more ecological-driven, democratic and...
Conservation Groups & Scientists Support Nomination of Michael Phillips for Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2021 Conservation Groups & Scientists Support Nomination of Michael Phillips for Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Washington, D.C. — Today dozens of non-governmental organizations and scientists sent a letter to...
Reno City Council (NV) Passes Resolution Condemning Wildlife Killing Contest
Reno will join a growing number of states and counties that have formally criticized these contests, which award participants with cash, guns, or other prizes for killing the most, largest, or smallest of the target species.
Conservation Groups Sue Wisconsin Natural Resources Board to Stop Illegal November Wolf Hunt
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 31, 2021 Conservation Groups Sue Wisconsin Natural Resources Board to Stop Illegal November Wolf Hunt Madison, WI. — Today Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf and Wildlife, and Project...
Project Coyote Collaborates with Artists to Protect Michigan’s Wolves
Art Exhibit “The Spirit of the Hunt” Highlights the Plight of Wildlife, Inspiring Appreciation and Action
MEDIA RELEASE: Wildlife advocates declare victory for wildlife in Mendocino County
Ukiah, CA — Today, wildlife advocates declared victory when the Mendocino Board of Supervisors voted to terminate their contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services program. Mendocino County, like most western counties, contracted with the federal program to kill native wild animals largely at the behest of ranchers and farmers. This victory comes after nearly a decade of attempts to hold Wildlife Services accountable to the public that funds their lethal activities in the county.
New Campaign Brings Awareness to Wildlife Killing Contests in Wyoming
Cody, WY — Starting today, drivers traveling from Cody to Yellowstone National Park will see a large billboard featuring a captivating wolf and a call to action to “End Wildlife Killing Contests.”
Maryland to Become Eighth State to Ban Cruel Wildlife Killing Contests
Washington, DC —The Animal Welfare Institute and Project Coyote commend the Maryland legislature for passing a bill today banning wildlife killing contests that target foxes, coyotes, and raccoons. Once the bill is signed by Gov. Larry Hogan, Maryland will become the eighth state in the country to prohibit these cruel events.
Billboards Opposing Wildlife Killing Contests Spreading Across Wisconsin
Madison, WI — Starting this week, drivers across Wisconsin will see large and colorful billboards daylighting wildlife killing contests that occur in the state.
MEDIA RELEASE: Milestone moment for New Mexico’s animals
SANTA FE, N.M.—Last night, by a vote of 35-34, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed Senate Bill (SB) 32, the Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety Act, aka “Roxy’s Law,” sponsored by Senator Bobby Gonzales (D-Ranchos de Taos) and Senator Brenda McKenna (D-Corrales) in the Senate and Representative Matthew McQueen (D-Galisteo) and Representative Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos).
“ROXY’S LAW” BILL TO OUTLAW TRAPS, SNARES, AND WILDLIFE POISONS ON PUBLIC LAND PASSES SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
SANTA FE, N.M.—Today Senate Bill 32, the Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety Act a.k.a. “Roxy’s Law,” passed the Senate Judiciary Committee by a vote of 5 to 1. Senate Bill 32 makes important strides towards protecting all those who enjoy the outdoors, human and animals, by prohibiting traps, snares, and poisons on public lands (with a few important exemptions).
MEDIA RELEASE: New Film Exposes Wildlife Killing Contests
Larkspur, CA — Film production company Comfort Theory, in partnership with the California-based nonprofit organization Project Coyote, announced today the release of a new documentary, Wildlife Killing Contests.
MEDIA RELEASE: Video Released Showing the Excruciating Experience of Rescuing a Coyote Caught in a Trap
Santa Fe, NM — An anonymous good samaritan shared with Project Coyote a video showing the first-hand experience of encountering and rescuing a coyote ensnared in a leghold trap. This video comes at the same time the New Mexico legislature is considering Roxy’s Law, a bill that would ban cruel traps across the state’s public lands. Today, Dr. Michelle Lute will testify before the New Mexico Senate Conservation Committee to explain that trapping has no basis in science and cannot be justified as serving any legitimate wildlife management purpose.