Dear wolf advocate:
BAN ON WOLF TROPHY HUNTING PASSED MN HOUSE: The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a ban on wolf trophy hunting. Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan also announced their support of the ban. Thanks to everyone who has ever taken an action for the wolf over these years. We know it has – and will continue to make – a difference. Even though this bill was not made into law, we know the wolf has allies in our state leadership.
Here's what's next:
PROPOSED FEDERAL WOLF DELISTING FROM ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTIONS: The U.S. Department of Interior extended the official comment period of their proposed rule to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the wolf to July 15, 2019. Delisting will be a death sentence for many wolves because states will implement hunting and trapping seasons.
URGENT: ATTEND THE ONLY PUBLIC HEARING ON WOLF DELISTING IN BRAINERD, MN ON JUNE 25: We are organizing buses from Duluth and Minneapolis and the wolf needs you to speak. Please use this link for more details and to sign-up to attend today.
You can oppose the federal delisting on the Howling For Wolves TAKE ACTION website (top link). We have prepared a customizable official comment - and encourage you to add your own personal statement as well. Our system will automatically submit your comment for you.
#LiveAndLetHowl,
-Maureen Hackett, MD
President and Founder, Howling For Wolves
P.S. Come join the many wolf advocates in Brainerd, MN on June 25 to oppose wolf delisting. Please use this link for more details and to sign-up to attend today.
