Our Position on Hunting
Our organization is not opposed to hunting when the hunters eat what they kill out of necessity or because they prefer wild foods to meat sourced from industrial animal agriculture. Our coalition partners hold a diversity of positions on hunting. However, we are all pro-science, pro-democracy, pro-justice and in favor of treating wild animals with compassion and respect, which is why we believe the system of wildlife management in the U.S. must be changed.
Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner Charged with Poaching Violations
An Idaho Fish and Game commissioner has been charged with multiple misdemeanor wildlife violations, according to court records.
Mount Pigsah Coyote Killing Highlights Need for Coexistence Policies
Last week’s Mount Pigsah coyote shooting reveals failures in state wildlife management and the lack of coexistence.
Idaho’s killing of three Panhandle wolves is a symptom of a systemic problem
In February 2026, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game killed three wolves in the Panhandle region near Sandpoint, blaming them for an “underperforming” elk population. This isn’t “science-based management,” it’s a pattern and part of a broader systemic problem with wildlife governance.