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April 1, 2013
Indiana House Natural Resources Committee Criticized for Passing Bill to Allow Cruel and Unsporting Captive Hunts
The Humane Society of the United States criticized the Indiana House Natural Resources Committee for seeking to legalize captive hunting operations.
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March 28, 2013
The HSUS Criticizes National Park Service for Killing Deer at Rock Creek Park
The Humane Society of the United States is strongly criticizing the National Park Service’s decision to kill deer at Rock Creek Park beginning Wednesday night.
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March 13, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Illinois
Illinois residents converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Illinois on Wednesday to lobby for better animal welfare laws to protect pets and wildlife. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States.
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March 5, 2013
Reward Offered for Information in Killing of Five Deer in Dalton Gardens, Idaho
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally shooting five deer, three of whom were does carrying fawns.
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February 27, 2013
Legislation Introduced to Crack Down on Captive Hunting
The Humane Society of the United States praised Illinois Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, for introducing House Bill 3118, legislation to crack down on captive hunting facilities – fenced enclosures where animals are trapped and shot for guaranteed trophies. HB 3118 would place a moratorium on any new captive hunt facilities for native mammals from opening in the state.
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January 31, 2013
The HSUS Praises EPA Action to Protect Kids, Pets and Wildlife from Highly Toxic Rodent Poisons
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for banning the sale of 12 D-Con mouse and rat poison products made by Reckitt Benckiser Inc. because they fail to comply with EPA safety standards. The ban was announced Wednesday.
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November 14, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Cracking Down on Allegations of Wildlife Abuse
The Humane Society of the United States issued the following statement commending Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on a 22-month investigation into the suspected illegal sale of fish and wildlife products in Florida’s Orange, Lake, Osceola, Polk and St. Lucie counties:
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November 9, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds North Carolina Decision to Table Plans to Allow New Cervid Facilities
The HSUS issued a statement in response to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s tabling of proposed regulations to expand captive cervid facilities.
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October 30, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Pummels Coast
The HSUS assists animals, people throughout region and is poised for ongoing disaster relief after "superstorm"
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October 29, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Responds to Hurricane Sandy Impacts
As the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast are hit by severe storm conditions, staff from The Humane Society of the United States have been helping animals throughout the region.
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October 29, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Issues Statement on Escaped Captive Deer in Indiana
The Humane Society of the United States issued a statement in response to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ report that 20 captive deer have escaped from a farm in Jackson County.
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October 29, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Threatens People, Pets
Hurricane Sandy bears down on the east coast, set to collide with other weather systems and form a superstorm. The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team assembles staff and equipment for disaster response, and urges pet owners to prepare, too.
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October 11, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Issues Statement on Deadly Disease Discovered in Pennsylvania Deer
The Humane Society of the United States issued a statement in response to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s report that a captive white-tailed deer has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease – a fatal, incurable disease that affects deer, elk and other cervids.
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August 24, 2012
The HSUS Encourages Hawaii Residents to Report Wildlife Crimes Following Recent Deer Smuggling Case
In the wake of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s ongoing investigation into the illegal deer smuggling on to the Big Island and transport of Mouflon Sheep to Maui – both to provide living targets for hunters – The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust urge Hawaii residents to report wildlife crimes, including illegal wild animal transport or abandonment.
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August 22, 2012
Backyard Harmony: Gardeners Share Secrets for Living in Concert with Wildlife
Gardeners share secrets for achieving backyard harmony with wildlife.
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August 21, 2012
Deborah Millman's Vision for the Cape Wildlife Center
With 20 years of nonprofit management experience and a background in media and public relations, Deborah Robbins Millman is the new director of the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable, Mass., one of five animal care centers across the country operated by The HSUS. .
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July 11, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Issues Statement on Deadly Disease Discovered in Texas Deer
The HSUS issued a statement in response to Texas state agency reports that two mule deer have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease – a fatal, incurable disease that affects white-tailed deer, elk, and other cervids.
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May 4, 2012
Legislature Adjourns with Numerous Bills Passed for Hawaii’s Animals
The Humane Society of the United States, on behalf of its more than 50,000 members and supporters across Hawaii, thanks the State Legislature for its support in passing a number of animal protection bills this legislative session, and urges Gov. Abercrombie to sign the bills into law.
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April 13, 2012
Reward Offered in Illegal Moose Killing Case in Washington
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing a moose in East Spokane.
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March 1, 2012
The HSUS and Predator Defense Institute Commend OSU Decision to Deactivate Snares
The HSUS, Predator Defense and Oregon State University alumni commended the decision by the university to deactivate lethal snares set around its sheep research facility in Corvallis, Ore.
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December 12, 2011
Reward Offered in Pa. Deer Poaching Case
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing a deer in Somerset County, Pa.
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December 6, 2011
The HSUS Commends the New York Department of Environmental Conservation on a Strong Anti-Poaching Initiative
Over the past three months, more than 70 New Yorkers from 13 counties were charged with hunting law violations as part of coordinated multistate operation by the New York DEC with law enforcement agencies in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont.
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October 31, 2011
Continuing Victories at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
The Humane Society of the United States and Delaware Votes for Animals (DVFA) have scored a significant victory for wildlife at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Milton, Del.
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October 4, 2011
Reward Offered in Two Deer Poaching Cases in Adams County, Pa.
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering rewards of up to $2,500 in two separate cases for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing deer in Adams County, Pa.
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September 6, 2011
Congressional Members Urge Interior Department to Consider Contraception for Deer
U.S. Reps. Norton, Moran and Van Hollen say deer contraception project “could serve as a model for other national parks and urban communities around the country.”
