RE: For wolves, a dangerous year ahead

Activelids- “Best kind of Wolves...DEAD” - From an anti-wolf Facebook page This is what we’re up against, and we desperately need your help. Only hours remain to have your tax-deductible year-end gift to Defenders of Wildlife matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $100,000. Won’t you do it for the wolves? -Jamie Only Hours Left to Have Your Gift Doubled After 20 years of slow recovery in the Northern Rockies, Idaho has pulled out all the stops to drive wolves back to the brink. $30 becomes $60 $50 becomes $100 $100 becomes $200 $250 becomes $500 Help Defenders prepare for the tough battles ahead! Dear Activelids, As you read this, there’s a good chance a wolf is dying somewhere in Idaho. After 20 years of slow recovery in the Northern Rockies, Idaho has pulled out all the stops to drive wolves back to the brink. Idaho is ground zero for wolf hatred - but it’s not the only source of danger.  Help us begin 2015 from a position of strength with a generous year-end contribution to Defenders of Wildlife. And from now until midnight, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000! When the 114th Congress convenes next week, we’re expecting an unprecedented assault on imperiled wildlife, conservation laws and funding. In fact, this could turn out to be the most anti-wildlife Congress ever. As you may know, next month also marks an amazing milestone for wolves. It’s the 20th anniversary of the first wolf reintroduction to the Northern Rockies. Until January 1995, the western Lower 48 was almost a wolfless world. Thanks to supporters like you, Defenders helped change that. Please donate today and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $100,000! You and I have come too far to see the gains of the last two decades wiped out by greed, ignorance and hatred. We’ve seen what a wolfless Lower 48 looks like - we have already lived in a nation where wolves were pushed to the brink of extinction - and we’re not going back! This is a defining moment for wolves and the imperiled wildlife you love. We need you more than ever. Won't you make your generous year-end gift now? Sincerely, 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 12/31/2014 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

For wolves, a dangerous year ahead

Only Hours Left to Have Your Gift Doubled After 20 years of slow recovery in the Northern Rockies, Idaho has pulled out all the stops to drive wolves back to the brink. $30 becomes $60 $50 becomes $100 $100 becomes $200 $250 becomes $500 Help Defenders prepare for the tough battles ahead! Dear Activelids, As you read this, there’s a good chance a wolf is dying somewhere in Idaho. After 20 years of slow recovery in the Northern Rockies, Idaho has pulled out all the stops to drive wolves back to the brink. Idaho is ground zero for wolf hatred - but it’s not the only source of danger.  Help us begin 2015 from a position of strength with a generous year-end contribution to Defenders of Wildlife. And from now until midnight, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000! When the 114th Congress convenes next week, we’re expecting an unprecedented assault on imperiled wildlife, conservation laws and funding. In fact, this could turn out to be the most anti-wildlife Congress ever. As you may know, next month also marks an amazing milestone for wolves. It’s the 20th anniversary of the first wolf reintroduction to the Northern Rockies. Until January 1995, the western Lower 48 was almost a wolfless world. Thanks to supporters like you, Defenders helped change that. Please donate today and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $100,000! You and I have come too far to see the gains of the last two decades wiped out by greed, ignorance and hatred. We’ve seen what a wolfless Lower 48 looks like - we have already lived in a nation where wolves were pushed to the brink of extinction - and we’re not going back! This is a defining moment for wolves and the imperiled wildlife you love. We need you more than ever. Won't you make your generous year-end gift now? Sincerely, 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 12/31/2014 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

BREAKING: Grand Canyon wolf shot and killed?

A Tragic Loss A collared three-year-old female wolf was shot and killed Sunday in Utah. $30 becomes $60 $50 becomes $100 $100 becomes $200 $250 becomes $500 Please make your matching gift year-end-donation today – in the name of this fallen wolf! Dear Activelids, I can’t imagine a more heartbreaking end to one of the most inspiring stories of the year. A collared three-year-old female wolf was shot and killed Sunday in Utah.  Tragically, we suspect that it’s the wandering wolf that captured our imaginations by showing up on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon – the wolf that some in the Southwest called, Echo. If DNA tests prove that the fallen wolf is indeed this wolf, it is simply too sad for words. In the name of this fallen wolf, won’t you make a generous year-end donation to Defenders of Wildlife? And your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000 until midnight tomorrow, December 31st. The wolf was killed only 150 miles from the Grand Canyon. Whether this is the Grand Canyon wolf or not, it’s a tragic preview of the killing to come if the federal government finalizes its proposal to delist gray wolves throughout most of the Lower 48. No one fights for the wolves you love harder than Defenders. For decades, we’ve led the way for the return of wolves to the Lower 48. We are your eyes and ears in wolf country. We are your voice in the halls of Congress. Please support our critical work to save wolves and other imperiled wildlife! The wolf observed in the Grand Canyon last month, traveled hundreds of miles from her Northern Rockies home in search of new habitat and a mate. That’s what healthy wolves do. She reminded us all of the resilience of these magnificent animals. But her possible demise also reminds us that wolves need continued protection under the Endangered Species Act. Your generous support will never matter more than it does at this sad time. Thank you for your passion and your commitment. Sincerely, 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 12/30/2014 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

BREAKING: A new wave of killing (your gift MATCHED)

Wolf Killing Contest in Montana Killing wolves in a competitive derby for prizes is not a game. Your wolf-saving gift matched dollar-for-dollar until 12/31!   Dear Activelids, We have just learned of plans for yet another wolf-killing contest, this time in Montana. Contests like these are simply despicable, and must be stopped from spreading. Please make an emergency donation to Defenders of Wildlife to help end the war against wolves. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $100,000, until midnight on December 31st! The so-called “1st Annual Great Montana Coyote and Wolf Hunt,” is scheduled to take place January 16th to 18th in Sanders County, Montana. Hunters can shoot or trap animals for fun and prizes. Killing wolves and other predators in a competitive derby for prizes is not a sport. In fact, the California Fish and Game Commission just banned these kinds of commercial derbies. The California commission concluded that "awarding prizes for wildlife killing contests is both unethical and inconsistent with our modern understanding of natural systems." I fear we’re on the threshold of a new and dark turn in the war against wolf. Derbies are now scheduled in Idaho and Montana. There’s growing anti-wolf fervor in Washington state as well. And we’re days away from the opening of what could be the most anti-wildlife U.S. Congress in history! Your support for Defenders is the best step you can take to protect wolves and other wildlife you love.   And remember – Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $100,000, until midnight on December 31st! Defenders led the way toward reintroduction of wolves in the Lower 48. And we’ve fought for the wolves every day since. With your help, we’ll see the great work of returning wolves to their suitable historic habitats through to a successful conclusion! You will never make a bigger difference than you can today! Thanks so much for your passion and your support. Sincerely, Jamie Rappaport Clark President Defenders of Wildlife P.S. With our match in effect, your wolf-saving donation will go twice as far – please donate today!       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 12/30/2014 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

Your year-end donation for wolves - DOUBLED

Activelids- As we near the end of 2014, the staggering loss of wolves in Idaho has outraged wolf lovers like you.   That’s why generous members of our Board of Directors have agreed to match your gift, dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $100,000. But hurry this matching gift opportunity ends at midnight on Wednesday December 31!   Make your year-end tax deductible donation go further than ever – please help us in our fight to save Americas wolves. -Jamie Help Us Fight Dollar-for-Dollar Help us continue our fight to protect wolves in 2015! $30 becomes $60 $50 becomes $100 $100 becomes $200 $250 becomes $500 The killing is out of control – with the match, your gift will go twice as far!   Dear Activelids, These are especially dangerous times for wolves in Idaho. It’s winter days like these when wolves are at greatest risk from bullets and traps, especially those from federal and state agents. Now that food is scarce, wolves will be out foraging – and they’re much easier to track in the snow. So far, hunters and trappers have killed 129 wolves since hunting season began. Won't you support our year-end campaign with a generous donation for the wolves and other vulnerable wildlife we love? Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000 until midnight on December 31st! As you read this, there’s a good chance a wolf is dying somewhere in Idaho. And if the current trend continues, some of them are likely to be an alpha male or female which are critical to the future of their packs and wolf recovery. More and more alpha female wolves are being killed. Only the alpha female of a pack breeds, so when she’s killed, the pack is thrown into chaos – and when spring denning season arrives, no pups are born. The steady loss of mother wolves in Idaho has reached crisis proportions. But there is hope. We can turn this around. Many Idahoans do not share anti-wolf politicians’ desire to dramatically reduce wolf populations. Like you, they understand that wolves restore balance to ecosystems. And they recognize that wolves are important to maintaining healthy ecosystems. Their voices need to be heard. Help us protect our nation’s wolf heritage by supporting our emergency matching gift year-end campaign! Thanks to supporters like you, Defenders of Wildlife has been at the forefront of efforts to restore wolves to the Lower 48. We were present at the first reintroductions 20 years ago. We’ve repeatedly gone to court to make sure wolves get the legal protection they deserve. And we’re working around the clock, on the ground in Idaho, in Washington, DC, and elsewhere to bring an end to the Idaho war on wolves. Your support helps ensure we have the resources to carry on this fight. We are the voice of America’s wolves, and we’re your voice, too. Your help will never make a bigger difference. Sincerely, 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 12/29/2014 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

An alarming decline of mother wolves

Loss of Mother Wolves More and more alpha female wolves are being killed. Only the alpha female of a pack breeds, so when she’s killed, the pack is thrown into chaos.   The killing is out of control- help us stop it! Dear Activelids, These are especially dangerous times for wolves in Idaho. It’s winter days like these when wolves are at greatest risk from bullets and traps, especially those from federal and state agents. Now that food is scarce, wolves will be out foraging – and they’re much easier to track in the snow. So far, hunters and trappers have killed 129 wolves since hunting season began. Won't you support our year-end campaign with a generous donation for the wolves and other vulnerable wildlife we love? As you read this, there’s a good chance a wolf is dying somewhere in Idaho. And if the current trend continues, some of them are likely to be an alpha male or female which are critical to the future of their packs and wolf recovery. More and more alpha female wolves are being killed. Only the alpha female of a pack breeds, so when she’s killed, the pack is thrown into chaos – and when spring denning season arrives, no pups are born. The steady loss of mother wolves in Idaho has reached crisis proportions. But there is hope. We can turn this around. Many Idahoans do not share anti-wolf politicians’ desire to dramatically reduce wolf populations. Like you, they understand that wolves restore balance to ecosystems. And they recognize that wolves are important to maintaining healthy ecosystems. Their voices need to be heard. Help us protect our nation’s wolf heritage by supporting our year-end campaign! Thanks to supporters like you, Defenders of Wildlife has been at the forefront of efforts to restore wolves to the Lower 48. We were present at the first reintroductions 20 years ago. We’ve repeatedly gone to court to make sure wolves get the legal protection they deserve. And we’re working around the clock, on the ground in Idaho, in Washington, DC, and elsewhere to bring an end to the Idaho war on wolves. Your support helps ensure we have the resources to carry on this fight. We are the voice of America’s wolves, and we’re your voice, too. Your help will never make a bigger difference. Sincerely, 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 12/29/2014 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