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VT Residents: Protect Vermont’s Wildlife from Wanton Waste!
The Vermont State Legislature is currently considering a bill, H.411, that would ban recklessly killing and wasting wild animals across the state—and we need your help to get it passed! H.411 would be the strongest wanton waste law in the country because it will include coyotes among the protected wildlife.
Wisconsin’s Wolves Need Your Help NOW ~ Comments Due May 15!
Following swiftly on the heels of the heinous February wolf slaughter, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) is seeking public input through an online survey to inform an update to their woefully inadequate and outdated wolf management plan.
Idaho’s Wolves Need Your Help Now!
A heinous bill is making its way through Idaho’s legislature to Governor Brad Little’s desk. SB 1211 would allow the slaughter of 90 percent of Idaho’s 1,500 wolves by any means: traps, snares, aerial shooting, running over with snowmobiles, and possibly poisons. There will be no bag or tag purchase limits or seasonal respite from trapping. Contract killers will be hired and funded by an additional $190,000 from the Idaho Wolf Control Fund, which already receives $400,000 to kill wolves
OR Residents: Help Ban Coyote Killing Contests in Oregon!
With your help, legislation to end cruel coyote killing contests has reached the Oregon State Senate as HB 2728. This bill would protect countless coyotes from being killed for prizes or monetary awards. Many have already spoken up in support of HB 2728, and we are so grateful for your continued support. But we can’t give up now ~ we still need your voices!
CO Residents: Help Wildlife Advocate Jay Tutchton Get Confirmed as CO Commissioner!
Special interests are attacking conservation-minded Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commissioner Jay Tutchton and trying to block his confirmation by the Colorado state senate. Jay is a long-time advocate for wildlife and wild places. Mr. Tutchton was appointed by Governor Polis to serve as the one commission member representing conservation interests required by Colorado law. His voice is one of science and support for a speedy reintroduction of wolves to Colorado!
VT Residents: Protect Vermont’s Wildlife from Traps & Bear Hounding!
The Vermont State Legislature is currently considering a bill, H.172, that would ban traps and bear hounding across the state—and we need your help to get it passed! H.172 would protect wildlife, humans, and companion animals from traps and hunting bears with the use of hounds.
More Action Needed to Ban Coyote Killing Contests in Oregon!
More Action Needed to Ban Coyote Killing Contests in Oregon! Legislation to end cruel coyote killing contests has reached the Oregon State House Chamber as HB 2728 and a floor vote is expected this week. This bill would protect countless coyotes from being killed for...
NM Residents: The Last Step in Banning Traps & Poisons on New Mexico Public Lands!
Last week we celebrated the state legislature’s vote in support of SB32 to ban traps and poisons on New Mexico’s public lands. But our opponents aren’t giving up in their efforts to prevent this important bill from final passage ~ and neither can we! With gratitude to everyone who has already spoken up in support of Roxy’s Law, we ask for one more action on behalf of New Mexico’s wildlife and public lands: to please contact Governor Lujan Grisham and ask her to sign SB32 into law!
Mendocino’s Wildlife Needs You!
Project Coyote and allies have been working for years to help usher Mendocino County into modern wildlife conservation by terminating their long-standing relationship with the rogue U.S. Department of Agriculture program misnamed “Wildlife Services.” In fact, Wildlife Services doesn’t serve wildlife—it serves ranching and agricultural interests. In 2020, California Wildlife Services killed 24,264 wild native animals including 56 black bears, 39 mountain lions ~ and 3,252 coyotes!
NM Residents: Three Days Left to Help Ban Traps & Poisons on New Mexico’s Public Lands!
We wouldn’t email you if it wasn’t important—and this is really important! The New Mexico State House of Representatives will soon be voting on SB32 to ban traps and poisons on New Mexico’s public lands. To ensure a successful House floor vote by Saturday, March 20, when the legislative session ends, we need your voices now!
Another Chance to Help Ban Coyote Killing Contests in Oregon!
Legislation to end cruel coyote killing contests is advancing in the Oregon State Legislature as HB 2728. This bill would protect countless coyotes from being killed for prizes or monetary awards.
NM Residents: UPDATE! Protect New Mexico’s Public Lands from Traps & Poisons!
It’s a dynamic time in the New Mexico State Legislature, which is currently considering SB32 to ban traps and poisons on New Mexico’s public lands. The fast-moving proceedings compel us to update our recent email to advise you that the bill will be heard this Sunday, March 14, in the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee (HEENRC).