Montana

Snares are some of the cruelest devices that can be used to hunt wolves, but they're far from the only cruel methods for wolf hunting.

Idaho has also legalized the use of night vision equipment in wolf hunting, meaning that wolves can't even find safety under the cover of darkness.5

There's nowhere to run for wolves either, now that hunters can pursue them to exhaustion from vehicles such as ATVs and snowmobiles.6

And now that hunters can lure wolves using bait, the animals can't even trust that the next meal they find won't be the death of them.7

These methods are taking their toll on wolves. Last winter, loosened hunting rules contributed to the killing of nearly 20% of Yellowstone's wolves.8

Enough is enough. Wolves need protection.

Thank you,

The Environmental Action team

P.S. All of Environmental Action's work to defend wolves, other wildlife, and the wild places they call home are fueled by grassroots supporters like you. Will you donate today to help keep this work going strong?

1. Amy Beth Hanson, "Montana judge restores state wolf hunting regulations," The Associated Press, November 29, 2022.
2. "Judge won't block Idaho wolf trapping, snaring regulations," KXLY News, August 26, 2022.
3. Michelle Lute, "It's time to ban trapping on New Mexico public lands," Las Cruces Sun News, January 20, 2021.
4. "Judge won't block Idaho wolf trapping, snaring regulations," KXLY News, August 26, 2022.
5. "Judge won't block Idaho wolf trapping, snaring regulations," KXLY News, August 26, 2022.
6. Nicm Mott, "A record number of Yellowstone wolves have been killed. Conservationists are worried," NPR, April 13, 2022.
7. "Judge won't block Idaho wolf trapping, snaring regulations," KXLY News, August 26, 2022.
8. Nick Mott, "A spike in wolf killings around Yellowstone has conservationists worried," NPR, April 12, 2022.