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.
Debunking The “Ballot Box Biology” Myth
The term “ballot box biology” is a myth trophy hunting groups use to maintain their outsized power and influence over wildlife policy.
What Does Noninvasive Animal Research Look Like?
Here in the United States, wildlife management has long prioritized consumptive uses like hunting, trapping, and fishing. When animals are studied, it’s typically with this lens and they are often captured using hunting and trapping techniques. Researchers at agencies...
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...