Wildlife – Attorneys for Animals

31 Jul 2023

“Wildlife Conservation Month” is Not About Wildlife

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, AFA Board, Analysis, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, Governor Whitmer, Hunting, Natural Resources Commission, Wildlife | 0

Images: Tina Nord | Pexels (owl); USFWS (beaver) Op Ed by AFA board member, Molly Tamulevich Earlier this month, Governor Whitmer issued a proclamation that July would be, “Wildlife Conservation Month” in Michigan. Unfortunately, the text of her proclamation is … Continued

31 Jan 2021

Action Alert: Call Gov. Whitmer to Demand “Wolf Management Advisory Council” Reflects Majority of Michiganders who Oppose Wolf Hunting and Trapping

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Analysis, DNR, Endangered Species Act, Endangered Species Act, Governor Whitmer, Hunting, Natural Resources Commission, Wildlife, Wolf | 0

Image: Nancy Warren

31 Mar 2020

It’s Not Just the Wildlife Trade and It’s Not Just Other Countries

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Analysis, Farmed Animals, Uncategorized, Wildlife | 0

It’s widely accepted that the current coronavirus pandemic originated at a wildlife or “wet” market, and that it is a zoonotic disease, meaning a disease that normally exists in animals but can infect humans as well. In response, China has … Continued

28 Feb 2020

A Developing Fight for Control of Michigan’s Wildlife Policy

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, DNR, Legislation, Natural Resources Commission | 0

As long-time and more than casual observers of the state legislature, we from time to time notice trends developing. This is one of those times. The state’s wildlife policy is determined by both the legislature and the Natural Resources Commission … Continued

13 Feb 2020

Michigan’s Other Lead Problem: Toxic Ammunition

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, DNR, Hunting, Legislation, Natural Resources Commission, Natural Resources Committee | 0

We are attending today’s Natural Resource Committee hearing to urge commissioners to regulate the use of lead ammunition, which kills eagles, loons, ducks, geese and swans, as well as small mammals. Other states are regulating its use. We call on … Continued