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.
Who Really Speaks For Wildlife? Michelle Lute on the CSU Animal-Human Policy Center Podcast
Michelle dives into the history—and the harm—of the so-called North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. What began as a description of early Euro-American conservation has been warped into a prescription for how we manage wildlife today: one that leaves out Indigenous knowledge, future generations, non-consumptive values, and even wildlife themselves.
Court Upholds Michigan’s Shortened Coyote Season
On June 3, 2025, an Ingham County judge ruled in favor of closing coyote hunting in Michigan during a three-month period while mother coyotes are nursing and raising pups. The debate over this issue reveals the importance of public advocacy in state wildlife management.
Vermont Protects Amphibians and Reptiles
Vermont extends protections to amphibians and reptiles, signaling a growing recognition that all wildlife deserve protection.
