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:
-
- 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.
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.
June Wildlife Commission Meetings
Get involved in your state’s wildlife governance! Here is a list of all the states with June wildlife commission meetings, listed from first to last by date, with as much information as we can find on each one.
CPW Commission: The Settlement Isn’t The Story
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission settlement isn’t the story; the double standard of how wildlife advocates are treated is.
Wildlife Management Reform to Keep Wildlife Out of the “Emergency Room”
Wildlife for All’s Michelle Lute explains to Stateline why wildlife management reform is critical as states face 21st-century challenges.
Stateline Interviews Wildlife for All About Role in Passing SB5
New article alert: Stateline Interviews Wildlife for All About Role in Passing SB5...
Reimagining Wildlife Management: Centering Values Beyond the Status Quo
Wildlife management decisions are heavily driven by values. Current dominant paradigms emphasize managing specific species to maximize recreational opportunities and other uses to humans. What might a holistic, ecological approach look like?
Looking for the Southwest Environmental Center? You’re in the right place. Read more here.
