Action Issues

Remaining Oregon, Montana & Idaho Wolves in Grave Danger!

October 14, 2011 UPDATE - State issues kill orders. Oregon's first and main wolf pack, the Imnaha, to be destroyed! Your calls and emails needed immediately to stop this tragedy-in-progress! DETAILS

Aggressive hunting seasons are underway in Idaho and Montana, where the hand-off of wolf management from federal to state control has predictably created a holocaust for wolves. Help us stop the slaughter by boycotting Montana and Idaho.

A special thanks to those who joined us today to protest the slaughter of Montana wolves as a result of state-managed sport hunts at our Rally/Howl-In and News Conference in Helena. Learn more about Montana's wolf slaughter and watch our executive director speak at the rally.

Ban Compound 1080 Poison

From its inception, Predator Defense has fought for a worldwide ban on the deadly poison called Compound 1080. Just one teaspoon could kill 100 people and there is no known antidote. A bill we've been working on could have eliminated this hazard for good, but stalled in Congress. READ MORE

Ban M-44 Cyanide Devices

Predator Defense has spearheaded efforts for a national ban on M-44 devices, which eject lethal sodium cyanide on unsuspecting animals and humans. A bill we've been working on could have eliminated them for good, but stalled in Congress. READ MORE

The USDA's War on Wildlife

The USDA Wildlife Services predator control program is the only federal program that kills native predators at the request of ranchers and state wildlife management agencies. They are a primary focus of Predator Defense’s legislative work. READ MORE

Hunting & Trapping

Learn why Predator Defense supports efforts to end indiscriminate hunting and trapping at the following links:

• Why State Fish & Game Agencies Can't Manage Predators - article by George Wuerthner, posted on New West Community Blogs, April 17, 2009
• Trap Free Oregon - A source of information on Oregon fur trapping and what to do about it, including how to free trapped animals, predator control studies and methods, trapping and kill statistics, media coverage, and much more.

• A Coyote's Worst Nightmare - Learn about the bloodsport of hunting coyotes with dogs that is legal in every state. Videos courtesy of the Eastern Coyote Institute.