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News
27Dec
Conservation Groups File Notice of Intent to Sue Over Bear Baiting
Western Watersheds Project and the Western Environmental Law Center filed a notice of intent to sue over bear-baiting that is permitted on Forest Service lands. Bear-baiting is a practice that involves the use of dumping hundreds of pounds of human foods to attract bears so they can be shot by hunters. This is occurring in […]
27Dec
The USFWS Files Appeal of Grizzly Bear Decision
The USFWS, joined by the State of Wyoming and several pro-hunting and pro-gun groups filed a notice to appeal the decision to restore protections to grizzly bears of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The appeal will go to the 9th Circuit court. The service can also determine to continue with delisting again during the appeal. This […]
12Dec
Groups Seek to Stop National Wildlife Killing Contest
Scientists and Wildlife Protection Organizations Call for an End to the U.S. Predator Challenge Wyoming Wildlife Advocates is a proud member of the National Coalition to End Wildlife Killing Contests. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today more than 50 North American scientists and more than 30 wildlife and animal protection organizations that are part of the National […]
11Dec
December Newsletter Focuses on Spitfire Killing
Our December newsletter highlights the killing of wolf 926F, also known as Spitfire. We will not have let her die in vain. Our Spitfire Fund has been launched to let our wildlife management know that Wyomingites and other Americans do not agree with the senseless and unnecessary killing of predators. Read the December newsletter here. […]
06Dec
‘Feeding Must End’ Says Cadre of Conservationists
Conservationists Call for Release of Long-Delayed Plan to Prevent Wildlife Disease Epidemic at Jackson Hole National Elk Refuge Plan Urgently Needed After Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Grand Teton JACKSON, Wyo. (Dec. 5, 2018) – A conservation coalition this week called on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) to end more than a decade […]
03Dec
Spitfire Fund: The Plan
An overwhelmingly positive response to The Spitfire Fund has marked its first hours of existence. In addition to a generous outpouring of heartfelt contributions and enthusiasm, we’ve received some excellent questions about the next steps. Her name evokes a sense of resilience and strength, of bold and unwavering fidelity to what is right. Wyoming Wildlife […]
02Dec
The Spitfire Fund
The well-loved wolf Spitfire, in a heartbreaking echo of her mother’s fate, was gunned down by a trophy hunter just outside of Yellowstone National Park. Also known as the Lamar Canyon Pack’s 926F, Spitfire was adored by wildlife watchers across the planet. She was killed for sport. Spitfire should be the last wolf to die […]
21Nov
BREAKING NEWS – CWD Confirmed in Grand Teton
It’s no longer hypothetical – Chronic Wasting Disease has been confirmed in a buck mule deer in Grand Teton National Park. Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21st, Wyoming Game & Fish issued the following statement: “The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory has confirmed that an adult buck mule deer from […]
09Nov
Protect Wildlife While You Shop
With the holidays on the horizon, many of us have lengthy lists of gifts to purchase for loved ones. And now, there’s an easy way to give part of every gift you purchase to support Wyoming’s wildlife! There’s no cost to you, and it’s a piece of cake! Amazon Smile donates a portion of your […]
22Oct
New WWA Gear Now Available
It’s getting chilly out there. Why not stay warm and proudly show your support for Wyoming’s wildlife with a cozy hoodie or beanie? Or maybe you’re one of those who passes winter months in a sunny and warm climate. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, too. Check out our exciting new selection of t-shirts and […]