Fellow Wildlife Advocates,

I just returned from two weeks of travel to inspiring meetings with fellow advocates, and I am more committed than ever to transforming wildlife management for the better. These past few weeks have been a powerful reminder of both the challenges we face and the incredible momentum we’re building together.

In Arizona, I met with a diverse community of scientists, lawyers and activists working to protect animals from all kinds of threats, from climate change to destructive industries. I expected this meeting to be plagued by pessimism but instead our conversations focused on the opportunities these uncertain times may present. If we can remain open and nimble, ready to take advantage of unlikely collaborations with those we may not always agree with on everything, we may just be able to leverage a common desire for systemic change. 

In Oregon, my colleagues and I presented to a full room of attendees of the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference. We discussed the need for inclusive decision-making, defense of democracy and diversity, and above all, protection of wild animals. I was heartened to meet new people who recently learned about Wildlife for All, and are on board for this all-hands-on-deck moment.

Every day our movement grows because people like you are spreading the word about our shared vision of a better, more wild world. Thank you for all the ways you care for each other and the wild beings with which we share this one big, beautiful, blue planet.

With you in gratitude and solidarity,
Michelle

• Are you ready to keep up the pressure with this month’s wildlife commission meetings? Wildlife commission meetings are critical opportunities to influence policy. Whether you choose to attend in person, speak virtually, or submit comments, your voice matters. Check out which states are meeting in March and take action in your state! 
  
• In Arizona, our fight to end hounding continues following last week’s webinar, as we push for action on our rulemaking petition and oppose HB 2552. We present to the Arizona Game & Fish Commission on April 11, so if you’re in Arizona, make plans to join us in Phoenix and wear red. Take action today!
• After Nevada’s wildlife commission denied our petition to reform trapping regulations, we’re regrouping and planning next steps to protect mountain lions, and are still helping to fight for reform to end wildlife killing contests, another place where the commission has refused to act to protect wildlife.
  
• Montana is escalating its war on wolves with a wave of legislation aimed at their eradication, putting politics over science-based management. If you live in Montana, contact your state senator to block these reckless, anti-wildlife, wolf-killing bills. If you live outside Montana, hit them where it hurts—tourism dollars. Tell the Montana Department of Tourism that you won’t support a state that slaughters its wildlife for politics. 
  
• Despite principled stands from Wyomingites and people across the nation, including lawmakers in the statehouse, Wyoming still refused to ban running over animals with snowmobiles. Last week, HB 275 “Treatment of Animals” was signed into law, giving Game and Fish now has the authority to penalize wildlife torture—but only after those animals have been taken into possession. The act of chasing wildlife down and running them over with a snowmobile is still legal. 

• B 5 is almost across the finish line! This bipartisan bill just passed both House and Senate, heads to the governor’s desk and, if signed by Gov. Lujan Grisham, will: update the Department of Game & Fish’s mission, changing it to become the Department of Wildlife; establish an independent nominating body for the State Game Commission, and add qualifications for commissioners to ensure they represent all New Mexicans; and secure funding for the department, raising license fees that haven’t changed in nearly 20 years.

We need everyone’s voice to push it through! If you live in New Mexico, urge Gov. Lujan Grisham to sign the bill!

• Theory of Change workshop: Big things are happening at Wildlife for All! This month, our team and strongest supporters are coming together for a transformational retreat to map out the future of our movement—how we can create real, lasting change for wildlife and reform outdated management policies.
• Coming in April: Limited-Edition Shirts!

To celebrate our inaugural Theory of Change, we’re launching a special, limited-edition Wildlife for All shirt available for pre-order in April only! This isn’t just any shirt—it’s a way to show your commitment to a better future for wildlife.

Mark your calendar! Preorders open April 1 and close April 30. When they’re gone, they’re gone!

Want early access? Monthly donors will get first dibs AND an exclusive discount on the limited-edition Wildlife for All shirt! (Hint: Now’s a great time to join.)

Sign up as a new monthly donor by March 21 to unlock these perks and be part of something bigger! Plus, you’ll be powering real, lasting change for wildlife every single month. Talk about a win-win!

Wildlife Wire Podcast – Episode 7

The Colorado Wildlife Alliance (CWA) is a newly formed organization led by dedicated volunteers, including several with grassroots organizing experience from the Prop 127 campaign. Their mission is to ensure wildlife is managed for all Coloradoans, not just special interests. By working within existing governance structures and fostering community-based coexistence efforts, they are paving the way for a more just and science-driven approach to wildlife policy in Colorado.

We were thrilled to join Mark and Samantha from CWA for Episode 7 of their Wildlife Wire Podcast. In this episode, Mandy Culbertson from Wildlife for All explores the critical role language plays in wildlife management.

Listen now to learn how the words we use influence policies and how thoughtful communication can help advocate for wildlife-friendly laws.

NEW TOOL ALERT: Words Matter Language Guide

This new tool is designed to help wildlife advocates use precise, impactful language when discussing wildlife management and policy. It’s an essential resource for anyone looking to communicate more effectively in wildlife advocacy. 

Click the link to get the guide and let us know what you think!

Check These Recent Blogs from Wildlife for All’s Website

Catch up on the latest insights from Wildlife for All! Our recent blog posts cover key topics in wildlife management, policy reform, and the vital role of community involvement in conservation efforts.

• When Beavers Do It Better: A Lesson in Letting Nature Lead
• Right to Hunt Amendments: a Solution in Search of a Problem
• Arizona Officials Back Bill to Undermine Wildlife Protections, Silence Public
• What Happens When Science Takes a Backseat to Politics?
• A Small Group Can Change the World, Because We Must