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Tell Congress to Ban Aerial Gunning of Wolves
Canine-slaughtering season in Alaska to open soon
As part of their "predator control program," the State of Alaska has already started issuing permits for the aerial gunning of wolves, so this year's aerial hunting season could start any day now and hundreds of wolves could die. But we could stop the massacre from above if Congress passes H.R.3663, The Protect America's Wildlife Act (or PAW Act).
This bill, introduced by Representative George Miller (D-CA), would help end aerial gunning by requiring wildlife officials to provide scientific evidence that "legitimate biological and other emergencies" necessitate such lethal action. So far, 29 Members of Congress have signed on to cosponsor the PAW Act, but it needs more support in order to pass. You can help end Alaska's animal abuse by urging your federal Representative in Congress to support H.R.3663.
What You Can Do:
- Call your Representative's Washington, D.C. office (get contact info) and urge him or her to cosponsor the PAW Act. For best results, ask to be connected with the staff member who handles wildlife issues, and say something like this: "My name is (YOUR NAME) and I am a constituent calling from (YOUR CITY) to urge Representative (NAME) to cosponsor H.R.3663, the Protect America's Wildlife Act or PAW Act. This bill would clarify the existing federal law against aerial hunting, and prevent hundreds of wolves in Alaska from being needlessly and cruelly shot to death from airplanes. Thank you."
- Then take action to ask your Representative to co-sponsor the PAW Act. Also follow up with a polite phone call, email, fax, or letter. Get contact info for your elected officials.
- Watch a ten-minute video on YouTube called "The Truth About Aerial Hunting of Wolves in Alaska" to learn more.
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