Find Your State

Scroll below to download your state’s trapping report card and view a sample message you can use when contacting your state’s governor. Be sure to edit the message to include your name and your governor’s name when sending an email.

Alabama

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Alabama and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Alabama. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Alaska

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Alaska and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Alaska. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Arizona

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Arizona and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Arizona. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Arkansas

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Arkansas and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Arkansas. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

California

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of California and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in California. I would like Governor [Name] to consider banning all government trapping in favor of non-lethal control methods in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Colorado

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Colorado and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Colorado. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Connecticut

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Connecticut and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Connecticut. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Delaware

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Delaware and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Delaware. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Florida

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Florida and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Florida. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Georgia

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Georgia and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Georgia. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Hawaii

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Hawaii and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Hawaii. I would like Governor [Name] to consider banning all government trapping in favor of non-lethal control methods in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Idaho

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Idaho and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Idaho. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Illinois

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Illinois and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Illinois. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Indiana

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Indiana and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Indiana. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Iowa

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Iowa and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Iowa. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Kansas

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Kansas and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Kansas. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Kentucky

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Kentucky and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Kentucky. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Louisiana

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Louisiana and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Louisiana. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Maine

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Maine and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Maine. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Maryland

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Maryland and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Maryland. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Massachusetts

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Massachusetts and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Massachusetts. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Michigan

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Michigan and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Michigan. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Minnesota

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Minnesota and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Minnesota. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Mississippi

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Mississippi and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Mississippi. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Missouri

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Missouri and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Missouri. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Montana

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Montana and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Montana. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Nebraska

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Nebraska and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Nebraska. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Nevada

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Nevada and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Nevada. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

New Hampshire

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of New Hampshire and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in New Hampshire. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

New Jersey

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of New Jersey and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in New Jersey. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

New Mexico

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of New Mexico and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in New Mexico. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

New York

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of New York and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in New York. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

North Carolina

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of North Carolina and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in North Carolina. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

North Dakota

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of North Dakota and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in North Dakota. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Ohio

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Ohio and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Ohio. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Oklahoma

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Oklahoma and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Oklahoma. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Oregon

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Oregon and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Oregon. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Pennsylvania

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Pennsylvania and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Pennsylvania. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Rhode Island

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Rhode Island and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Rhode Island. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

South Carolina

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of South Carolina and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in South Carolina. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

South Dakota

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of South Dakota and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in South Dakota. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Tennessee

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Tennessee and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Tennessee. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Texas

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Texas and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Texas. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Utah

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Utah and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Utah. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Vermont

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Vermont and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Vermont. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Virginia

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Virginia and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Virginia. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Washington

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Washington and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Washington. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

West Virginia

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of West Virginia and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in West Virginia. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Wisconsin

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Wisconsin and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Wisconsin. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

Wyoming

Sample message for telephone and email:

My name is [Name]. I am a resident of Wyoming and a supporter of Born Free USA. I am calling to voice my opposition to cruel trapping in Wyoming. I would like Governor [Name] to consider making trapping data publicly available, banning body-gripping traps, and banning trapping for recreational and commercial purposes in order to protect wildlife, pets, and people from trapping.

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