WISCONSIN ACTION ALERT

Two pro-animal bills are now before the Wisconsin Legislature. Please ask your elected officials to support:

• AB-282 -- A BILL TO RESTRICT THE USE OF STEEL-JAW LEGHOLD TRAPS AND SNARES. Last month in the town of Rushford, a springer spaniel was found in a steel-jaw leghold trap meant for raccoons. Such tragedies are common across Wisconsin, and these traps pose a danger not only to wildlife, but also to children, companion animals, and endangered species. AB-282, introduced by Representative Rebecca Young, would limit the sale of traps, prohibit trapping in cities or villages, prohibit trapping along highways, and require posting warning signs at the trap site. This bill will save thousands of animals from suffering prolonged deaths.

• AB-182 -- A BILL TO BAN THE HOUND HUNTING OF BEARS. Trophy hunters in Wisconsin unleash packs of radio-collared dogs to track and chase a bear into a tree, and then follow the radio signal and shoot the bear at point-blank range. Dogs are often mauled or killed in these chases, which can last up to 20 miles and trespass on private property. This unsporting practice was recently banned in Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Massachusetts. AB-182, introduced by Representative Frank Boyle, would make Wisconsin the next state to ban hound hunting of bears.

Both of these bills are currently in the Assembly's Natural Resources Committee. Please write to the Chairman and ask him to support AB-282 and AB-182 (write a separate letter or postcard for each bill):

Representative DuWayne Johnsrud
State Capitol
Madison, WI 53702

Also write to your own State Representative and State Senator at:

Representative or Senator __________
State Capitol
Madison, WI 53702

Or call 1-800-362-9472 to be connected to their offices.

If you do not know who your State Representative and State Senator are, contact your local library, town or city hall, or League of Women Voters for assistance. Thank you for your help!

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