Tag: species
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A Brutal Reality: Wolf Hunt is Coming to WI
Imagine the haunting sounds of puppy distress calls and families last howls through the cold night air. Hear the frantic barks of dogs as they are unleashed on their cousin. These hunters are armed with long-range rifles, traps and electronics. They operate well over their legal quotas. They show a total disregard for wildlife regulations.…
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APRIL 2024 NEWSLETTER
Our most cherished Wildlife Day at the Capitol event is just around the corner! Calling all volunteers who would like to help us make this event the best yet. Also, be sure attend our FREE training webinar tomorrow to help you to prepare for Wildlife Day and become a more effective advocate for animals and…
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MARCH 2024 NEWSLETTER
Announcing Wildlife Day at the Capitol coming on April 18th, a note from our Executive Director Melissa Smith, news updates, calling all volunteers for Wildlife Day 2024, upcoming Fireside Chats and more!
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Letter to Secretary Haaland: Protect Wisconsin Lake Sturgeon
The Lake Sturgeon population in Wisconsin is on the brink of extinction, and it is crucial to consider designating them as a Distinct Population Segment and granting them federal protection through the Endangered Species Act. Without such protection, the survival of the Sturgeon population could be at even greater risk from pollution, invasive species, and…
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FEBRUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER
This month is going to be a busy one. We will do our best to keep our communication relevant and concise, as there will be important opportunities for you to stay informed about urgent legislation and regulations. We appreciate you howling back and taking every action you can as we work to keep you informed about important…
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Letter | DNR not above board on wolf hunts
It is concerning that so many individuals have placed blind trust in the very agency that continues to ignore peer-reviewed science and dismiss citizens that dare to question their dubious metrics and propaganda. The same agency that held closed-door meetings with anti-wolf organizations and individuals long after the public comment period ended, while subsequently changing…
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Letter | Renew Commitment to Endangered Species Act
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), we must reflect on the achievements and challenges of this crucial legislation.
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A Clash of Values: Exploring the Perspective of Environmentalists vs. Hunters
Wolves, bears and mountain lions have an irreplaceable and complex role in our world. What is distressing to me, is that these species are all quickly losing ground, and when they finally receive the step up they deserve from us, the fringe groups are just waiting for the next opportunity to push them back to…
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JANUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER
New years resolutions for wildlife, the top ten reasons volunteering is so important, behind the scenes of Wisconsin’s new wolf management plan, a petition to regulate insecticides, legal proceedings against the DNR and NRB, a proclamation on the 50th anniversary of the ESA, upcoming Fireside Chats and more!
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DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER
A note of holiday cheer and gratitude from our Executive Director, announcement of our lawsuit against the DNR, invitation to an educational webinar on meso-predators, the latest news updates, upcoming holiday events, Fireside Chats, a TRIPLE MATCH for Giving Tuesday this year and more!