

TAKE ACTION
HELP DRAW THE LINE ON WILDLIFE CRUELTY
How To Be A Hero For These Amazing Creatures
It’s become painfully clear that Wyoming’s wildlife is in danger.
With your help, we can save these beautiful creatures from torture and cruel deaths.
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We have a clear plan to advocate for change and protect these magnificent creatures.
Join us in our mission:
EDUCATION
Inform the public and legislators about the gaps in current wildlife protection laws.
ADVOCACY
Work with lawmakers to draft and pass legislation that protects wildlife from cruelty.
ENGAGEMENT
Mobilize community members to take action and raise awareness.

Contact Your Local Legislator to Introduce HB 275 in the Senate
Legislators only make changes when they know issues are important to their constituents. Repeatedly we have been told by legislators that they pay attention to the phone calls and emails they receive about issues. If you live in Wyoming and would like to make a difference, please click the link below to find your Wyoming legislator and let them know that you want to see this legislature make the changes to our laws to reflect our shared values. ​​
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Talking Points
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Wyomingites overwhelmingly agree that pursuing and running over an animal with a vehicle is not hunting - Statewide polls conducted by both wildlife advocates and sportspersons organizations show that a majority of Wyomingites think that pursuing and killing animals with vehicles is torture and not what Wyoming stands for. In fact, a poll by sportsmen found that 75% of respondents believe wildlife should be killed only with a clean, humane shot. Similarly, a poll commissioned by wildlife advocates revealed that 71% of Wyomingites oppose those actions, reflecting widespread outrage over this cruel behavior.
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Operating a vehicle to intentionally harm wildlife represents an egregious form of animal cruelty that causes unnecessary suffering, as animals pursued by vehicles often experience prolonged stress and trauma before death. Unlike regulated hunting methods, this practice offers no opportunity for clean, humane kills.
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Intentionally using vehicles to kill wildlife reflects poorly on Wyoming's reputation as a state that values responsible hunting traditions and outdoor recreation, potentially harming both tourism and the state's image among conservation-minded visitors and businesses considering relocation.​
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The use of snowmobiles to chase and kill wildlife is particularly cruel during winter months when animals are already stressed by harsh conditions and limited food resources. The high-speed pursuit through deep snow forces animals to expend critical energy reserves they need for survival, often leading to exhaustion and a slow death even if they initially escape.
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Wyoming's extensive network of snowmobile trails and winter recreation areas represents a significant economic driver for the state through tourism and local recreation. Allowing the pursuit and killing of wildlife by snowmobile risks damaging this valuable industry by creating conflicts between legitimate recreational users and those seeking to harm animals, while also tarnishing the reputation of responsible snowmobile enthusiasts.
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Modern ranching has numerous effective and more humane options for predator management that don't require snowmobile pursuit, including guardian animals like dogs and llamas, improved fencing systems, and if necessary, targeted removal by professional wildlife services using approved methods. Using snowmobiles to chase and kill predators is not only unnecessarily cruel but also inefficient compared to proactive measures that prevent livestock losses in the first place, such as increased human presence, night corralling, and the use of deterrents like motion-activated lights and sound devices. Additionally, random pursuit and killing of predators can actually disrupt stable pack structures and territories, potentially leading to increased conflicts with livestock as new predators move into vacated areas.
EMAIL KEY WYOMING LEGISLATORS
Please email the Senate President, Bo Biteman and ask him to introduce HB 275 into the Senate.
Be polite in your comments and stay on the topic.
In order for this bill to properly limit torture to predators, it needs to include language that will prohibit vehicular killing by snowmobile or other motorized vehicles. We will give further instructions on that later.
RIGHT NOW SEND AN EMAIL TO:
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​Emails for the Entire WY Senate:
​jim.anderson@wyoleg.gov, eric.barlow@wyoleg.gov, bo.biteman@wyoleg.gov, brian.boner@wyoleg.gov, evie.brennan@wyoleg.gov, cale.case@wyoleg.gov, ed.cooper@wyoleg.gov, barry.crago@wyoleg.gov, gary.crum@wyoleg.gov, dan.dockstader@wyoleg.gov, ogden.driskill@wyoleg.gov, tim.french@wyoleg.gov, mike.gierau@wyoleg.gov, larry.hicks@wyoleg.gov, lynn.hutchings@wyoleg.gov, bob.ide@wyoleg.gov, stacy.jones@wyoleg.gov, john.kolb@wyoleg.gov, bill.landen@wyoleg.gov, dan.laursen@wyoleg.gov, troy.mckeown@wyoleg.gov, tara.nethercott@wyoleg.gov, jared.olsen@wyoleg.gov, stephan.pappas@wyoleg.gov, laura.pearson@wyoleg.gov, chris.rothfuss@wyoleg.gov, tim.salazar@wyoleg.gov, wendy.schuler@wyoleg.gov, charles.scott@wyoleg.gov, darin.smith@wyoleg.gov, cheri.steinmetz@wyoleg.gov
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Together, we can draw the line against wildlife cruelty and promote ethical and humane treatment of animals. Join us in making a difference today.
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