From the trophy hunting of mountain lions to killing coyotes for prizes, wild animals big and small unfortunately find themselves in the crosshairs of those who kill for sport. Together, we can end the worst abuses in hunting and maintain longstanding protections for animals where they already exist.
Bear hounding is a hunting tactic in which packs of dogs pursue exhausted, frightened bears until they seek refuge in a tree (where they are shot) or turn to fight. Both bears and dogs are injured and bear cubs are left vulnerable to mauling, orphaning and death.
In captive or “canned” hunts, fenced-in animals with no chance of escape — often hand-raised by humans so they become used to their presence — are offered up as an easy kill for the paying participants. And in gruesome wildlife killing contests, electronic calling devices, spotlights, hounds and even night-vision and thermal imaging devices are used in the competition to kill the most and/or heaviest coyotes, foxes, bobcats and other species for cash and prizes.
Of spending by wildlife watchers compared to hunters in the United States.
Are killed annually for trophies nationwide.
Oppose wildlife killing contests that slaughter coyotes, foxes, bobcats and other animals for cash and prizes.
Stand with us in condemning the killing of wildlife for trophies, both in the United States and around the world. Pledge to do what you can to end this cruel and unsportsmanlike pastime.
