2013 State Legislation:
Montana: HB 31 Creates a Wolf Hunting Season
Born Free USA position: OPPOSE
Bill description: House Bill 31 increases wolf hunting by re-setting the maximum number of wolves allowed in the state to 250.
Read the bill text here.
Montana: HB 73 Obstructs the Protection of Yellowstone Wolves
Born Free USA position: OPPOSE
Bill description: This bill would prohibit the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Commission from prohibiting the hunting or trapping of wolves in an area immediately adjacent to a national park. This bill is in direct response to the public outcry after at least seven Yellowstone wolves were killed last year. The public asked that the commission protect Yellowstone wolves by creating a safety boundary around the park. If this bill passes, the commission will not be able to make such a decision.
Michigan: SB 1350: Establishes Wolf Hunt (UPDATED)
Born Free USA position: OPPOSE
Update (January 2013): The bill passed and was signed on Dec. 31, 2012, to take immediate effect.
Bill description: This bill establishes Michigan’s first open wolf hunt season.
Read bill text here.
Thank you for your willingness to speak out for animal protection issues! Your voice has the power to help influence elected officials to improve the lives of countless animals. It's time to get involved, if you are not already.
Please be aware that our State Legislative webpages do not necessarily list every animal protection bill pending in the various state legislatures. If you are aware of a bill in your state that concerns wildlife or captive exotic animals that is not listed on our website, please contact legislation@bornfreeusa.org.
