GLWA Demands Correction from CBS for Misleading Bear Segment

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For Immediate Release Date February 1, 2026 Contact Melissa Smith, Executive Director, Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance Press Release Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance Calls on CBS Sunday Morning to Correct Inaccurate Bear Hunting Segment Group requests formal correction, counter‑segment, and deeper investigation into wildlife governance and bear “management” practices. Madison, Wisconsin — The Great Lakes Wildlife … Continue reading GLWA Demands Correction from CBS for Misleading Bear Segment

Over 67,000 animals will be slaughtered. 173 known killing contests in WI. You can stop them

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It's Killing Contest Season in Wisconsin. We're Fighting Back. It's Killing Contest Season in Wisconsin And We Need Your Help to End It Right now, across Wisconsin, wildlife killing contests are happening. Coyotes. Foxes. Raccoons. Crows. Rabbits. Snowshoe hares. All killed for prizes, trophies, and entertainment. 173 known contests. This is the season. And we're … Continue reading Over 67,000 animals will be slaughtered. 173 known killing contests in WI. You can stop them

Tonight Women for Wolves and real wolves may join!

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TONIGHT 6 PM: Wildlife Wednesday with Women for Wolves TONIGHT @ 6 PM! Wildlife Wednesday Women for Wolves Special Guest TONIGHT | Tuesday, January 14, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 PM CST Join us TONIGHT at 6 PM CST for an incredible conversation with our friend from Women for Wolves! She'll be sharing her experiences working … Continue reading Tonight Women for Wolves and real wolves may join!

Jane Goodall: “Fighting is a Good Word”

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https://videopress.com/v/51oJRt2W?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwiwolvesandwildlife.wpcomstaging.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2F1000012616_mp4_avc_240p.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true If we do not something to help these creatures, we make a mockery of the whole concept of justice. Jane Goodall We Are Prepared to Fight For Wildlife. For Wolves. For Our Future. Going Into 2026 Strong Together, we protect those who cannot speak for themselves Stand With Us as We Enter 2026 As … Continue reading Jane Goodall: “Fighting is a Good Word”

You saw what we found last week. ACT NOW for what’s next.

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This is the week. Last week, we released our white paper exposing how political operatives and trophy hunting lobbyists hijacked Wisconsin's wolf policy—and 218 wolves paid the price in 72 hours. Read it here if you missed it. Now the fight continues on two fronts: Monday, the House Rules Committee holds a critical hearing on … Continue reading You saw what we found last week. ACT NOW for what’s next.

Did you know The Endangered Species Act saves human lives too?

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The Endangered Species Act Doesn't Just Save Wildlife — It Literally Saves Human LivesFor 52 years, the ESA has protected the ecosystems we all depend on for survival. By saving habitats like wetlands, rivers, floodplains, forests, and coastal marshes — home to endangered species — the Act delivers priceless “ecosystem services” that protect people from … Continue reading Did you know The Endangered Species Act saves human lives too?

Urgent Alert: Shutdown Threatens Wisconsin Wildlife – Join Wildlife Wednesdays, Wolf Awareness week & Our Bat Film!

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Dear Wildlife Advocates,  The U.S. government shutdown, ongoing as of October 18, 2025, is putting Wisconsin’s wolves, bats, whooping cranes, trumpeter swans, and Great Lakes fisheries in peril. Wisconsin’s permanent wolf harvest rules—set to take effect in November 2025 if wolves lose federal protections—prioritize hunting over science, threatening ecosystems and public trust.  Wildlife Crisis Snapshot🐺 … Continue reading Urgent Alert: Shutdown Threatens Wisconsin Wildlife – Join Wildlife Wednesdays, Wolf Awareness week & Our Bat Film!

Can we trust Wisconsin’s Latest Wolf Count?

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Can We Trust Wisconsin's Latest Wolf Count? Flawed Methods Continue to Inflate Numbers in 2025As autumn settles over Wisconsin's wild landscapes, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has dropped its 2024-2025 Wolf Monitoring Report, boasting an estimated 1,226 gray wolves roaming in 336 packs across the state.That's a slight decline from two years ago and … Continue reading Can we trust Wisconsin’s Latest Wolf Count?

You can be the hero we need only $ 210 to go

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Everyone, I'm sharing this with you because it's crucial for our tiny organization, and I know I'm asking frequently, but the impact will be immense. We have an incredible supporter from Viroqua who is offering to match any donations made this weekend, up to $2,000, which effectively doubles your contribution. This is really what we … Continue reading You can be the hero we need only $ 210 to go

A Big Win for Advocates: Board Listens & Takes Action on Killing Contests

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Your Support Will Save Countless Lives Natural Resources Board takes 1st steps to End Wildlife Killing Contests This morning, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board takes first step: To work with the Department of Natural Resources on banning wildlife killing contests in Wisconsin. Because of your donations, we will save countless animals. Coyotes • Foxes • … Continue reading A Big Win for Advocates: Board Listens & Takes Action on Killing Contests

You Can End Wildlife Killing Contests in Wisconsin

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⚠️ Content Warning: This email contains disturbing images from wildlife killing contests Tomorrow morning at 8:30am, I'm testifying at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board with one demand: End wildlife killing contests. This is what we're talking about: Your email client doesn't support video. Watch here This is what passes for "wildlife management" in Wisconsin. They … Continue reading You Can End Wildlife Killing Contests in Wisconsin

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⚠️ Content Warning: This email contains disturbing images from wildlife killing contests Tomorrow morning at 8:30am, I'm testifying at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board with one demand: End wildlife killing contests. This is what we're talking about: Your email client doesn't support video. Watch here This is what passes for "wildlife management" in Wisconsin. They … Continue reading

Monday Wildlife News. We Need You!!

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Monday Wildlife News Update - January 27, 2026 ⚠️ UPCOMING: Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Meeting 📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM 📺 Watch LIVE on YouTube: DNR channel (wrdnr) Key Agenda Items: Wildlife killing contests - At least 10 people testifying including Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance Bear harvest quotas for 2026 - Great … Continue reading Monday Wildlife News. We Need You!!

Wow What a Week!..plus helping animals through this bitter cold, podcast and more

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Wildlife Under Siege - Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance A note from Melissa: I know we've been sending a lot of emails lately, and I apologize if your inbox is feeling it. Things are moving incredibly fast right now—HR 845 just passed the House in December, Wisconsin Republicans held another wolf hearing yesterday, and we're coordinating … Continue reading Wow What a Week!..plus helping animals through this bitter cold, podcast and more

Reminder tonight 6:00 p.m. central Time Ai and data centers can they be green

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  🚨 TONIGHT 6:00 PM CT 🚨 Wildlife Wednesday 💻 CAN AI DATA CENTERS BE GREEN? The Environmental Cost of Artificial Intelligence... Or benefit? Special Guest: Givone Hegwood U.S. Navy Veteran | Product Leader | AI Operations & Startup Builder 15+ years building AI infrastructure at Microsoft, Intel, and beyond Four Questions We'll Answer:   … Continue reading Reminder tonight 6:00 p.m. central Time Ai and data centers can they be green

Wildlife Wednesday: Data centers and AI, can they be green? NRB and WCC

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ACTION ALERT Multiple Deadlines This Week ⚠️ URGENT: NRB Public Comment Deadline TOMORROW (January 21) at 11 AM The Natural Resources Board meets January 28th. If you want to testify or submit written comments, you MUST register by 11 a.m. tomorrow, January 21, 2026. Topics include 2026 bear harvest quotas, wake boat restrictions, and more. … Continue reading Wildlife Wednesday: Data centers and AI, can they be green? NRB and WCC

Join Wildlife Wednesday: Speaker on AI, Data Centers & WCC, NRB

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ACTION ALERT Multiple Deadlines This Week ⚠️ URGENT: NRB Public Comment Deadline TOMORROW (January 21) at 11 AM The Natural Resources Board meets January 28th. If you want to testify or submit written comments, you MUST register by 11 a.m. tomorrow, January 21, 2026. Topics include 2026 bear harvest quotas, wake boat restrictions, and more. … Continue reading Join Wildlife Wednesday: Speaker on AI, Data Centers & WCC, NRB