How to Take Action - Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s February 2021 wolf slaughter shocked the country with 216 wolves (reported) being killed in a matter of 60 hours. The state is planning another slaughter in November. Help stop this slaughter by taking the immediate actions, courtesy of Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf and Wildlife below…
FOR BOTH CONSTITUENTS AND NON-CONSTITUENTS
JOIN FRIENDS OF THE WISCONSIN WOLF AND WILDLIFE FOR THEIR WEEKLY VIRTUAL “FIRESIDE CHATS” VIA ZOOM
Seasoned WI wolf advocates give weekly updates on the latest news regarding wolves in WI and guide you in taking action accordingly. You’ll also meet and collaborate with other wolf advocates, discuss volunteer opportunities, and hear from special expert guests.
Time: Every Thursday, 6:00 – 7:15 PM (CST)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/57znybd7
Meeting ID: 966 2471 6122
Passcode: 854398
DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Before reaching out to your legislators, make sure you’re well-informed. Here are some resources to read up on before your next steps:
WI Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wolf Hunting and Trapping Regulations: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/wolf/index.html
WI Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wolf Management Plan: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/wolfmanagementplan
Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) Annual Spring Public Hearings: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/about/wcc/springhearing
Subscribe to DNR Email & Text Notifications: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIDNR/subscriber/new
TELL YOUR STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS HOW YOU FEEL
The best ways to connect with your legislator is in person or with a handwritten letter. The links below will help you find who your legislators are.
For your House Representative:
Go to https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative and enter your zip code in the provided box. You may be asked for
more information to determine who your representative is.
Once entered, your representative will come up with their address and link to their personal website.
For your US Senator:
https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
For your State Senator and State Assemblymember:
https://www.lwm-info.org/153/Wisconsin-State-Legislators-Contact-Info
Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf and Wildlife has got you covered when it comes to advocating for wolves in their state. Visit their Advocacy Tools section on their website for more ways to take action and details about their Campaign Plan.