Changing the narrative is crucial to build the world we want to live in. To change conversations, we have to change the narrative.
Reforming State Wildlife Management
Pass the New Mexico Green Amendment
The New Mexico Green Amendment would establish constitutional protections for environmental rights like free speech and equal protection.
New Mexico Wildlife Reform Bill Introduced
A New Mexico wildlife reform bill introduced today offers a comprehensive, three-pronged approach to modernize wildlife management and protect New Mexico’s rich biodiversity.
SCB Webinar Series on State Wildlife Governance Reform
Society for Conservation Biology announces webinar series on state wildlife governance reform For years, many of us in this field have talked about the need for wildlife governance reform. We’ve called for more inclusive decision-making processes, more attention to...
Conservation of What, Management for Whom
The stakes for wildlife have never been higher. We’re forced to confront a critical question: Conservation of what, and management for whom?
Colorado Prop 127 Fails To Ban Trophy Hunting Amidst Misinformation Campaign
Statement from Wildlife for All in response to Colorado Prop 127 failing to pass, a ballot initiative to end mountain lion and bobcat hunting in the state.
Hunting Wild Cats Is Trophy Hunting
Colorado’s Prop 127 would end mountain lion trophy hunting. Animals that are trophy hunted are not hunted for food, but for entertainment.
Reforming Wildlife Management: Case Studies Reveal Systemic Issues
Recent cases of fraudulent actions by guides and hunters have brought to light deeper systemic issues in wildlife management.
Valuing Animals As Individuals
Valuing animals as individuals is essential because each animal has intrinsic worth — including unique experiences and emotions— and a vital role within their ecosystem. Individual-level valuation recognizes the importance of compassion and ethical treatment of...
Why State Wildlife Agencies Must Modernize
State wildlife agencies should focus their efforts on conserving ecosystems and protecting endangered and threatened species.
Why Hunting Isn’t Conservation, and Why It Matters
Why Hunting Isn’t Conservation, and Why It Matters By: Kevin Bixby September 22, 2020 In late December 2014, I received a call from a friend. He and his wife had made a gruesome discovery while exploring the desert outside of Las Cruces. They had stumbled upon the...