WEBINAR: “Thrill Kill: The Fight against Recreational Animal Slaughter”

in Coexisting with Wildlife

Across the U.S., thousands of animals are brutally killed each year in killing contests, snake roundups, and canned trophy hunts.

Dive into the cruel world of recreational killing – and learn what is being done to stop the cruelty – with Born Free USA’s webinar, “Thrill Kill: The Fight against Recreational Animal Slaughter.”

The webinar is hosted by Dr. Liz Tyson-Griffin, Born Free USA Programs Director, and features an expert panel:

  • Katie Stennes, Program Manager in Wildlife Protection at the Humane Society of the United States, who speaks about killing contests targeting animals like bobcats and coyotes.
  • Melissa Amarello, Executive Director of Advocates for Snake Preservation, who speaks about rattlesnake roundup events and the harm caused to snakes.
  • Samantha Hagio, Director in Wildlife Protection at the Humane Society of the United States, who speaks about the canned hunting of wild animals on game ranches in the United States.

Watch the Recording


Watch and share the webinar here or on YouTube and, to learn more about wildlife “thrill killing” and find way you can take action, please see Born Free USA’s report, “Thrill Kill: Recreational Animal Slaughter in the U.S.”

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