Press Release: Petition Seeks Hounding Ban in Wisconsin National Forest

Wildlife conservation and animal protection groups petitioned the U.S. Forest Service today to ban hounding in Wisconsinโ€™s Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Hounding is the practice of training and using dogs to hunt and chase down black bears and other wildlife.

SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER

A note from our Executive Director about bear hounding season, exciting upcoming events, announcing our NEW "Robo Lobo" project, honoring our Volunteer of the Month, upcoming Fireside Chats, and more!

Today, Wisconsin Unleashed the Hounds

The unregulated harassment and torture of Wisconsin wildlife has officially begun. Over 4th of July weekend, more than 15,000 bear hounds will be set loose on public lands across Wisconsin to harass wildlife and disturb the peace of our natural areas.

Reblog: State Sanctioned Disposable Dogs

This is a real look at what is happening to our wildlife in Wisconsin. A very small percentage of hunters engage in this practice, yet they have huge political influence in Wisconsin. We appreciate Silent Sports Magazine for doing such a deep dive into this issue, are are encouraging everyone to share this article with your state legislators, urging them to get behind ending this barbaric practice once and for all.

ACTION ALERT: Senate Bill 366

We are asking you to make some urgent emails and calls TODAY to the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety regarding SB 366, the felony animal cruelty bill. There is only one day left to communicate with the Committee before they make their decision on SB 366.

WISCONSIN CONSERVATION CONGRESS (WCC) VOTING OPENS TONIGHT !

Friends, it's time to vote from home on the DNR's Annual Wisconsin Conservation Congress Survey! Voting starts atย 7:00 PM on MONDAY 4/12 and ends THURSDAY 4/15 at 7:00 PM.ย PLEASE vote and encourage your family and friends to as well. It only takes a few minutes!

URGENT! WI WOLF HUNT OPENS TODAY: HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO

Our inbox is flooding with messages about how you can help STOP THE HUNT so here are some things you can do start doing RIGHT AWAY. Howl with all your heart and make your voice heard!

Wisconsin to Slaughter Hundreds of Wolves in Just Six Days

If any more evidence was needed about what an absolutely cruel and vile state Wisconsin is, look no farther than the events of the past five days regarding our gray wolf population. Here is a quick summary of what happened.

ACTION ALERT: Ricky Gervais Could be the Voice Wolves Need

We need your help to get the attention of Ricky Gervais to have him appear in a Public Service Announcement on Wisconsin wolves!