A note from our Executive Director, details about our upcoming Annual Meeting, news about the updated Wolf Management Plan, why wolf depredations are a non-issue, August Fireside Chats and MORE!
AUGUST 2023 NEWSLETTER
PRESS RELEASE: Response to the Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan
Yesterday, the Wisconsin DNR announced the final draft of the agency’s Wolf Management Plan. We will be cautiously optimistic as the plan moves forward for approval by the NRB and hope that the plan will continue to be critically reviewed and updated as we learn more about wolves in Wisconsin.
Press Release: Petition Seeks Hounding Ban in Wisconsin National Forest
Wildlife conservation and animal protection groups petitioned the U.S. Forest Service today to ban hounding in Wisconsin’s Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Hounding is the practice of training and using dogs to hunt and chase down black bears and other wildlife.
SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER
A note from our Executive Director about bear hounding season, exciting upcoming events, announcing our NEW "Robo Lobo" project, honoring our Volunteer of the Month, upcoming Fireside Chats, and more!
JULY 2022 NEWSLETTER
A note from our executive director, news updates, volunteer of the month, upcoming events, and more!
Today, Wisconsin Unleashed the Hounds
The unregulated harassment and torture of Wisconsin wildlife has officially begun. Over 4th of July weekend, more than 15,000 bear hounds will be set loose on public lands across Wisconsin to harass wildlife and disturb the peace of our natural areas.
Reblog: State Sanctioned Disposable Dogs
This is a real look at what is happening to our wildlife in Wisconsin. A very small percentage of hunters engage in this practice, yet they have huge political influence in Wisconsin. We appreciate Silent Sports Magazine for doing such a deep dive into this issue, are are encouraging everyone to share this article with your state legislators, urging them to get behind ending this barbaric practice once and for all.
ACTION ALERT: Senate Bill 366
We are asking you to make some urgent emails and calls TODAY to the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety regarding SB 366, the felony animal cruelty bill. There is only one day left to communicate with the Committee before they make their decision on SB 366.
WISCONSIN CONSERVATION CONGRESS (WCC) VOTING OPENS TONIGHT !
Friends, it's time to vote from home on the DNR's Annual Wisconsin Conservation Congress Survey! Voting starts at 7:00 PM on MONDAY 4/12 and ends THURSDAY 4/15 at 7:00 PM. PLEASE vote and encourage your family and friends to as well. It only takes a few minutes!
URGENT! WI WOLF HUNT OPENS TODAY: HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO
Our inbox is flooding with messages about how you can help STOP THE HUNT so here are some things you can do start doing RIGHT AWAY. Howl with all your heart and make your voice heard!