Wildlife for All is a national movement to reform state wildlife management to be more democratic, just, compassionate, and focused on protecting wild species and ecosystems.
- Democratic:
- Because wildlife is held in the public trust and everyone should have a voice in wildlife decisions.
- Just:
- Because wild animals deserve to be treated fairly as members of the community of life.
- Compassionate:
- Because wild animals are sentient beings worthy of our empathy and respect.
- Focused on ecological health:
- Because of the urgent need to protect species and ecosystems in the face of a global extinction crisis.
Wildlife for All is a national campaign to reform state wildlife management to be more democratic, just, compassionate, and focused on protecting wild species and ecosystems.
- Democratic:
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- Because wildlife is held in the public trust and everyone should have a voice in wildlife decisions.
- Just:
- Because wild animals deserve to be treated fairly as members of the community of life.
- Compassionate:
- Because wild animals are sentient beings worthy of our empathy and respect.
- Focused on ecological health:
- Because of the urgent need to protect species and ecosystems in the face of a global extinction crisis.
Wildlife for All
A national campaign to reform state wildlife management to be more democratic, just, compassionate, and focused on protecting wild species and ecosystems.
- Democratic:
- Because wildlife is held in the public trust and everyone should have a voice in wildlife decisions.
- Just:
- Because wild animals deserve to be treated fairly as members of the community of life.
- Compassionate:
- Because wild animals are sentient beings worthy of our empathy and respect.
- Focused on ecological health:
- Because of the urgent need to protect species and ecosystems in the face of a global extinction crisis.
Jaguar recovery in the Green Corridor is a model for community-driven conservation
After nearly facing local extinction, jaguars have made a comeback in Iguaçu Park thanks to integrative, community-driven conservation efforts.
August Wildlife Commission Meetings
Get involved in your state’s wildlife governance! Here is a list of all the states with August wildlife commission meetings, listed from first to last by date, with as much information as we can find on each one.
Stop the Florida Black Bear Hunt
Florida officials are pushing to reinstate a cruel, trophy-driven black bear hunt—despite overwhelming public opposition.
Losing Don Molde: On Living, Dying, and Loving Anyway
Wildlife for All’s executive director Michelle Lute, PhD, reflects on losing longtime WFA advisor and personal hero Don Molde.
The Montana war on wolves is escalating
The Montana war on wolves is escalating. The state’s proposed regulations threaten to...
Bill Would Remove Federal Protections From Endangered Mexican Gray Wolves
Conservation groups have spoken out against a proposed bill which would remove ESA protections from Mexican gray wolves, a species imperiled by low genetic diversity.
July Wildlife Commission Meetings
Get involved in your state’s wildlife governance! Here is a list of all the states with July wildlife commission meetings, listed from first to last by date, with as much information as we can find on each one.
Who Really Speaks For Wildlife? Michelle Lute on the CSU Animal-Human Policy Center Podcast
Michelle dives into the history—and the harm—of the so-called North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. What began as a description of early Euro-American conservation has been warped into a prescription for how we manage wildlife today: one that leaves out Indigenous knowledge, future generations, non-consumptive values, and even wildlife themselves.
Court Upholds Michigan’s Shortened Coyote Season
On June 3, 2025, an Ingham County judge ruled in favor of closing coyote hunting in Michigan during a three-month period while mother coyotes are nursing and raising pups. The debate over this issue reveals the importance of public advocacy in state wildlife management.
Vermont Protects Amphibians and Reptiles
Vermont extends protections to amphibians and reptiles, signaling a growing recognition that all wildlife deserve protection.
Oregon’s HB 2977 Is Model Funding Reform
Oregon’s HB 2977—the “1% for Wildlife” bill—isn’t just a funding fix. It’s an urgent governance reform bill that every state should mirror.
Wolf Pups Bring Hope — But Colorado’s Wolves Are Still in Crisis
Wolf pups have been spotted again in Colorado, which brings much-needed hope to the crisis Colorado’s wolves face.
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