Nearly 1,000 Dead Wolves

Emergency: Stop the War on Wolves! (c) ODFW Nearly 1,000 wolves have been killed by hunting and trapping since Congress delisted them in parts of the Northern Rockies, back in 2011. Wolves have only recently been restored to the Northern Rockies yet they are under attack everywhere they roam. Please donate today to support our efforts to save wolves in habitats across the country. Dear Activelids, In the coming days we will reach a heartbreaking milestone: The 1,000th wolf will die from hunting and trapping in the Northern Rockies since Congress stripped gray wolves of their Endangered Species Act protection in 2011.  Mothers, pups and packs have fallen to hunters’ bullets and traps – 990 at last count in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. It’s a tragic, unsustainable toll, and it cannot be allowed to go on. We need you now more than ever. Please donate now to help Defenders fight for wolves and other endangered wildlife wherever they are threatened. Make no mistake – there is a war on wolves and these magnificent and misunderstood top predators need our help. Among the most recent victims of this reckless killing was OR16, an Oregon-born male wearing a radio collar. He was shot on January 19th in Idaho. OR16 was a remarkable wolf. His wanderings took him through three states and he even swam the Snake River. Yet, after his astonishing journey, he made the tragic mistake of crossing into Idaho. He lasted only 33 days there, and was the second Oregon wolf to be killed in Idaho. Now we’re looking at the loss of nearly 1,000 wolves in just two years. This accelerated killing is an example of how states like Wyoming are managing wolves as vermin to be eliminated, not as wildlife to be managed responsibly. There is no basis for allowing this many wolves to be killed this quickly. It’s 100% politics that is driving state management. Please donate now to support our work for wolves across the Lower 48 -- and protect the wildlife and special places you care about.  The restoration of wolves in the Lower 48 is one of the greatest success stories of the Endangered Species Act. It’s tragic that in this day and age we are still fighting myths, misconceptions and old hatreds toward these magnificent animals. Defenders of Wildlife is America’s premier advocacy organization working to protect endangered wildlife. Our science and legal teams are renowned in the field. We are the voice of wildlife in Washington, DC – and we are your voice as well. We will not let politics get in the way of our work for wolves. Your urgent support today will make a big difference. Thank you for all that you do.  For our wildlife, Jamie Rappaport Clark President Defenders of Wildlife       Defenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities »        1130 17th Street NW  |  Washington, DC 20036  |  1-800-385-9712               HOME DONATE NOW     CONTACT US RSS FEEDS     PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE           © Copyright 01/30/2013 Defenders of Wildlife. This message was sent to activelid.animals@blogger.com Please do not respond to this message. Click here to unsubscribe Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. Defenders of Wildlife can be contacted at: 1130 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036

URGENT: Aerial gunning of wolves in Idaho could begin soon!

Activelids -- We're in the home stretch of reaching our $100,000 goal to help stop the potential aerial gunning of wolves in Idaho. We only have around $13,000 to go -- won't you help put us over the top? Please make an emergency gift to help us raise $100,000 to ensure that we can continue to fight for Idaho's wolves and other wildlife. -- Jamie Emergency: Idaho green lights wolf extermination campaign! © Alex Clarke More than 400 wolves have been killed in Idaho in the past year. This latest outrage is beyond the pale. Please donate today to support our efforts to protect Idaho's wolves. Dear Activelids, It's the most powerful weapon in the anti-wolf arsenal. It could happen so quickly they won't have a second to escape. Idaho's wolves could soon be gunned down from the sky — and we need to fight this now! Last year, Idaho called in federal Wildlife Services to kill wolves from aircraft in the central part of the state to artificially boost game populations in the region. It appears that they may be doing it again. Our work to save wolves and other wildlife is urgent and ambitious — and so is our goal — help us raise $100,000 to ensure that we can continue to fight for Idaho's wolves and other wildlife. Last week, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a proposal to pay Wildlife Services $50,000 to launch a new round of targeted wolf killing - which could include aerial gunning. Again the excuse is artificially inflating elk herds in parts of Idaho to make hunting them easier. This plan is misguided and wrong! Idaho Fish and Game officials have a completely unproven theory - that wiping out entire packs of wolves in elk country will help hunters be more successful in killing elk. We've seen no evidence to support this likely aerial slaughter, and no reason for President Obama and his Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to allow it. Instead, it's just one more excuse to treat wolves as vermin, rather than the magnificent creatures that they are, and to completely ignore their rightful place in the ecosystem. More than 400 wolves have been killed in Idaho in the past year. Your urgent donation will go towards our goal of raising $100,000 to help stop the relentless attacks on Idaho's wolves and other endangered species wherever they are threatened. Defenders Leads Wolf Conservation in the Northern Rockies. Your urgent donation will support Defenders' wolf-saving efforts in Idaho, including: Recruiting and mobilizing grassroots wolf supporters to speak out against this wildlife travesty. Convincing the Obama administration and Congress to reign in Wildlife Services and stop wasting resources to kill wolves to appease anti-wolf hunters. Reaching out to the media to evoke public outrage over this senseless proposal. Serving as a watchdog to monitor this and other anti-wolf proposals in Idaho Supporting our coexistence work — our work on the ground with ranchers has saved countless wolves by protecting livestock with non-lethal deterrents. These efforts, of course, are in addition to our tireless work to protect wolves in neighboring states, including Wyoming and Montana. Make no mistake, there's a war on wolves raging in the Northern Rockies. But thanks to wildlife-lovers like you, we'll continue to fight for a safer future for our wolves and other wildlife. So please donate today and help us win the war on wolves! Thank you for all that you do. Sincerely, Jamie Rappaport Clark President Defenders of Wildlife P.S. Please help us reach our goal of $100,000 — we need your help right now, please donate to help stop the ruthless killing in Idaho.       Defenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities »        1130 17th Street NW  |  Washington, DC 20036  |  1-800-385-9712               HOME DONATE NOW     CONTACT US RSS FEEDS     PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE           © Copyright 01/28/2013 Defenders of Wildlife. This message was sent to activelid.animals@blogger.com Please do not respond to this message. Click here to unsubscribe Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. Defenders of Wildlife can be contacted at: 1130 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036

A Crisis for Idaho's Wolves

Activelids -- I wanted to make sure you didn't miss my last message. In the past year more than 400 wolves have been killed in Idaho, and last week the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a proposal to pay Wildlife Services $50,000 to launch a new round of wolf killing! Please make an emergency gift to help us raise $100,000 to ensure that we can continue to fight for Idaho’s wolves and other wildlife. -- Jamie Emergency: Idaho proposing wolf extermination campaign! (c) Alex Clarke More than 400 wolves have been killed in Idaho in the past year. This latest outrage is beyond the pale. Please donate today to support our efforts to protect Idaho's wolves. Dear Activelids, It’s the most powerful weapon anti- wolf advocates have. It will happen so quickly they won’t have a second to escape. Idaho’s wolves could soon be gunned down from the sky -- and we need to fight this now! “It” is the federal government. Specifically all the wildlife-killing resources of the federal Wildlife Services agency – people and planes or helicopters.  Last year, Idaho called in Wildlife Services to kill wolves in the central part of the state to artificially boost game populations in the region – and it appears that they’re planning on doing it again. Today, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a proposal to pay Wildlife Services $50,000 to launch a new round of wolf killing – which could include aerial gunning of wolves under the excuse of artificially inflating elk herds to make hunting them easier. This death-by-helicopter or airplane plan is misguided and wrong! Our work to save wolves and other wildlife is unique and ambitious -- and so is our goal – help us raise $100,000 to ensure that we can continue to fight for Idaho’s wolves and other wildlife. Idaho Fish and Game officials have a completely unproven theory – that wiping out entire packs of wolves in elk country will help hunters be more successful in killing elk.  We've seen no evidence to support this likely aerial slaughter, and no reason for President Obama and his Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to approve it. Instead, it’s just one more excuse to treat wolves as vermin, rather than the magnificent creatures that they are, and to completely ignore their rightful place in the ecosystem. More than 400 wolves have been killed in Idaho in the past year. Your urgent donation will go towards our goal of raising $100,000 to help stop the relentless massacre of Idaho’s wolves and other endangered species wherever they are threatened. Defenders Leads Wolf Conservation in the Northern Rockies. Your urgent donation will support Defenders’ wolf-saving efforts in Idaho, including:  Recruiting and mobilizing grassroots wolf supporters to speak out against this wildlife travesty.  Convincing the Obama administration and Congress to reign in Wildlife Services and stop wasting resources on pointless efforts to kill wolves to appease anti-wolf hunters. Coordinating efforts with other groups fighting for wolf conservation. Reaching out to the media to evoke public outrage over this senseless proposal. Serving as a watchdog to monitor this and other anti-wolf proposals in the Idaho legislature. Supporting our coexistence work – our work on the ground with ranchers has saved countless wolves by protecting livestock with non-lethal deterrents. These efforts, of course, are in addition to our tireless work to protect wolves in neighboring states, including Wyoming and Montana. Make no mistake, there’s a war on wolves raging in the Northern Rockies. But thanks to wildlife-lovers like you, we’ll continue to fight for a safer future for our wolves and other wildlife. So please donate today and help us win the war on wolves! Thank you for all that you do. Sincerely, Jamie Rappaport Clark President Defenders of Wildlife P.S.  Please help us reach our goal of $100,000 — we need your help right now, please donate to help stop the ruthless killing in Idaho.       Defenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities »        1130 17th Street NW  |  Washington, DC 20036  |  1-800-385-9712               HOME DONATE NOW     CONTACT US RSS FEEDS     PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE           © Copyright 01/22/2013 Defenders of Wildlife. This message was sent to activelid.animals@blogger.com Please do not respond to this message. Click here to unsubscribe Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. Defenders of Wildlife can be contacted at: 1130 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036

WOLVES UNDER SIEGE: A National Crisis

Emergency: Idaho proposing wolf extermination campaign! (c) Alex Clarke More than 400 wolves have been killed in Idaho in the past year. This latest outrage is beyond the pale. Please donate today to support our efforts to protect Idaho's wolves. Dear Activelids, It’s the most powerful weapon anti- wolf advocates have. It will happen so quickly they won’t have a second to escape. Idaho’s wolves could soon be gunned down from the sky -- and we need to fight this now! “It” is the federal government. Specifically all the wildlife-killing resources of the federal Wildlife Services agency – people and planes or helicopters.  Last year, Idaho called in Wildlife Services to kill wolves in the central part of the state to artificially boost game populations in the region – and it appears that they’re planning on doing it again. Today, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a proposal to pay Wildlife Services $50,000 to launch a new round of wolf killing – which could include aerial gunning of wolves under the excuse of artificially inflating elk herds to make hunting them easier. This death-by-helicopter or airplane plan is misguided and wrong! Our work to save wolves and other wildlife is unique and ambitious -- and so is our goal – help us raise $100,000 to ensure that we can continue to fight for Idaho’s wolves and other wildlife. Idaho Fish and Game officials have a completely unproven theory – that wiping out entire packs of wolves in elk country will help hunters be more successful in killing elk.  We've seen no evidence to support this likely aerial slaughter, and no reason for President Obama and his Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to approve it. Instead, it’s just one more excuse to treat wolves as vermin, rather than the magnificent creatures that they are, and to completely ignore their rightful place in the ecosystem. More than 400 wolves have been killed in Idaho in the past year. Your urgent donation will go towards our goal of raising $100,000 to help stop the relentless massacre of Idaho’s wolves and other endangered species wherever they are threatened. Defenders Leads Wolf Conservation in the Northern Rockies. Your urgent donation will support Defenders’ wolf-saving efforts in Idaho, including:  Recruiting and mobilizing grassroots wolf supporters to speak out against this wildlife travesty.  Convincing the Obama administration and Congress to reign in Wildlife Services and stop wasting resources on pointless efforts to kill wolves to appease anti-wolf hunters. Coordinating efforts with other groups fighting for wolf conservation. Reaching out to the media to evoke public outrage over this senseless proposal. Serving as a watchdog to monitor this and other anti-wolf proposals in the Idaho legislature. Supporting our coexistence work – our work on the ground with ranchers has saved countless wolves by protecting livestock with non-lethal deterrents. These efforts, of course, are in addition to our tireless work to protect wolves in neighboring states, including Wyoming and Montana. Make no mistake, there’s a war on wolves raging in the Northern Rockies. But thanks to wildlife-lovers like you, we’ll continue to fight for a safer future for our wolves and other wildlife. So please donate today and help us win the war on wolves! Thank you for all that you do. Sincerely, Jamie Rappaport Clark President Defenders of Wildlife P.S.  Please help us reach our goal of $100,000 — we need your help right now, please donate to help stop the ruthless killing in Idaho.       Defenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities »        1130 17th Street NW  |  Washington, DC 20036  |  1-800-385-9712               HOME DONATE NOW     CONTACT US RSS FEEDS     PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE           © Copyright 01/17/2013 Defenders of Wildlife. This message was sent to activelid.animals@blogger.com Please do not respond to this message. Click here to unsubscribe Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. Defenders of Wildlife can be contacted at: 1130 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036

Adopt an eagle, honor your country

	Dear Activelids, Adopt an eagle, honor your country. They are the very definition of a majestic animal… Once on the brink of extinction, they are one of the most inspiring endangered species recovery stories of all time…  And they are the proud symbol of our nation. Announcing the latest addition to the Defenders of Wildlife Adoption and Gift Center – our new bald eagle plush! To celebrate this exciting new addition to our adoption center and in honor of the upcoming Presidential inauguration, we are happy to provide 25% off all bald eagle adoptions with code 25EAGLE. Your symbolic adoption contribution of $15, $25 or $45 will help Defenders of Wildlife protect critical eagle habitat and enforce federal laws that give the bald eagle and other imperiled wildlife the special protection they deserve. And… you’ll take home for yourself or a loved a beautiful certificate of adoption, a fact sheet on eagles...and at the $25 level you will also receive our new bald eagle plush and children’s activity book. Did you know that bald eagles mate for life? Or that a mated pair builds a nest together that can weigh as much as a ton? We have to warn you: even though it’s brand new, this is one of our most popular adoptions ever. If you want to adopt an eagle, do it today. Supplies are limited. There are few sights more unforgettable than a glimpse of one of these great birds soaring above the treetops. Your adoption will help make sure that your children will have the same breathtaking opportunity!
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eNews: Budget cuts still loom for wildlife, "No Otter Zone" repealed, The ESA turning 40

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Take Action Damaging Budget Cuts Still Loom for Wildlife  The budget agreement signed into law to prevent automatic cuts under the Fiscal Cliff could still have damaging impacts on funding for endangered species, wildlife law enforcement, national wildlife refuges, and a host of other programs critical to wildlife conservation. Take action now to protect funding for wildlife conservation. Feature A Magic Number for Cook Inlet Belugas In Alaska's Cook Inlet, the most isolated population of beluga whales is also the most threatened. Though this year's population estimate is a little higher than the last, the overall trend is still on a steady decline, and scientists are working to learn more about what could be keeping Cook Inlet belugas from recovering. One part of this year's survey, however, might offer a glimmer of hope. Learn more about these unique and endangered whales. Wins for Wildlife How the Endangered Species Act Saved the Black-Footed Ferret The black-footed ferret has come a long way since 1986, when just 18 of them remained in captivity. Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that about 750 ferrets exist in the wild. We still have a long way to go, but for a species twice on the very brink of extinction, we are within reach of an amazingly full recovery for the black-footed ferret. Learn More » "No Otter Zone" Finally a Thing of the Past With an estimated population of only 2,800 off of California’s coast, the southern sea otter has finally caught a break! With your help, Defenders supporters sent more than 11,600 comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support the repeal of the "no otter zone." And they did it! Now sea otters will be able to move and expand their range naturally, something that science shows a species needs in order to recover. This is a huge and long-awaited victory; one that we hope will allow the southern sea otter to move closer to recovery. Learn More »   Defending Wildlife The ESA Turning 40 America would look a lot different today if we had not committed to the protections provided by the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a piece of landmark legislation that was signed into law almost 40 years ago. The ESA has been incredibly effective in keeping species like bald eagles, Florida panthers and other iconic wildlife from extinction, and continues to not only prevent extinction, but also steadily improve the conservation prospects for the seriously imperiled species it protects. Read more about how the ESA has helped protect and preserve wildlife.	A steady income for you... a brighter future for wildlife. Learn More About a Charitable Gift Annuity » Desert Tortoises The desert tortoise, the official reptile of California and Nevada, is a unique creature that has the remarkable ability to survive in extreme conditions. Perfectly adapted to the extreme conditions of their desert home, desert tortoises can survive up to a year or more without water! Learn more about these exceptional creatures » Connect with Defenders!  Want to make a New Year’s resolution that will save you money, help the environment and benefit Defenders? Learn how easy it is to go solar with SolarCity. Follow Jamie on Twitter! Follow our President Jamie Rappaport Clark on twitter to hear the latest on defenders efforts to conserve wildlife!

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