Wildlife For All is a national campaign to reform state wildlife management to be more ecologically-driven, democratic, and compassionate.
- Ecologically-driven, because that is what is needed to protect species and ecosystems in the face of a global extinction crisis.
- Democratic, because wildlife is a public trust and everyone should have a voice in wildlife decisions.
- Compassionate, because wild animals deserve to be treated humanely and with respect.
Wildlife For All is a national campaign to reform state wildlife management to be more ecologically-driven, democratic, and compassionate.
- Ecologically-driven, because that is what is needed to protect species and ecosystems in the face of a global extinction crisis.
- Democratic, because wildlife is a public trust and everyone should have a voice in wildlife decisions.
- Compassionate, because wild animals deserve to be treated humanely and with respect.
Wildlife For All
Wildlife For All is a national campaign to reform state wildlife management to be more ecologically-driven, democratic, and compassionate.
- Ecologically-driven, because that is what is needed to protect species and ecosystems in the face of a global extinction crisis.
- Democratic, because wildlife is a public trust and everyone should have a voice in wildlife decisions.
- Compassionate, because wild animals deserve to be treated humanely and with respect.
Former U.S. senator: Time for changes on the N.J. Fish and Wildlife Council
By Robert Toricelli
In this op-ed, former U.S. senator Torricelli makes the case for reform of the New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Council, explaining that many of the state’s regulations are not based on legitimate science.
Whose values count most in determining Vermont’s fish and wildlife priorities, regulations and public policies?
By Walter Medwid
In this op-ed Medwid writes, “Vermonters should rethink the focus of the Fish & Wildlife Department. Threats to biodiversity and shifting human values challenge the underpinnings of the department and the Fish & Wildlife Board…Whose values count most in determining Vermont’s fish and wildlife priorities, regulations, and public policies?”
Refocus Fish and Wildlife mandate on conservation
By Fred Koontz.
In this op-ed by former Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission member Fred Koontz, he describes the current state of the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife as a ‘political quagmire.’ “States are obligated to protect wildlife for current and future generations. The sad truth is that we are failing.”
New Mexico and wildlife — still more work to do
By Chris Smith.
On April 1st, Roxy’s Law, which bans traps, snares, and poisons on public lands, went into effect in New Mexico. Despite this progress, New Mexico isn’t the beacon of wildlife management that it should be.
Roxy’s Law a win, but wildlife governance needs reform
By Charles Fox.
Last year, NM passed Roxy’s Law, which will ban traps, snares, and poisons on public lands. The state Legislature also recently banned coyote-killing contests. However, the Department of Game and Fish allowed these cruel practices to continue for years despite massive opposition. “The Game Department’s backward policies are badly out of step with mainstream society and show little sign of improving. There is no excuse for repeating the mistakes and abuses of the past, no matter how longstanding.”
Stop the slaughter of predators: Reform wildlife management
By David Stalling.
In the most recent post from his blog “From The Wild Side: Wild Thoughts from an Untamed Heart,” David discusses the immediate need for wildlife governance reform, citing the specific atrocities happening right now in the state of Montana.
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