Action Alerts

Do You Want a More Liberal Gun Policy in Our National Parks?
June 30, 2008
The U.S. Department of Interior is considering a proposed rule change that would have the parks adopt the gun laws of the state in which they are located, making it easier to carry a loaded, concealed weapon into these peaceful sanctuaries. Is the Bush administration catering to one of its most powerful constituencies, the NRA? Public comment is due by June 30, 2008.

U.S. Senate Bill 2834 Needs More to Protect Utah's Wildlands
May 15, 2008
Right now the U.S. Senate is considering legislation (Senate Bill 2834) that would protect Utah's redrock canyonlands, but there are major flaws that should be corrected before a vote is taken. Off-road vehicles should not damage Zion National Park and the habitat of desert tortoises in the Mojave Desert should be protected. Study the issues and speak out!

Save Indiana Wildlife from Blood Sport
May 5, 2008
In much of the South and elsewhere, live coyotes and foxes are released inside a fenced enclosure where hounds are judged on how they chase down the penned animals. The coyotes have nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, no escape. Soon, they are cornered and torn apart by the dogs. Wildlife penning is really a perverse form of staged animal fighting. Show your support for ending this cruel practice by submitting your comments.

Show Support for the Protect America's Wildlife (PAW) Act
Representative George Miller has introduced legislation to close a federal loophole to end Alaska's aerial hunting program and prevent it from spreading into other areas.

Bison Slaughter in the Greater Yellowstone Area
A record number of bison – over 1,100 – have been slaughtered this winter around Yellowstone National Park. The removal of nearly one-quarter of the park’s bison population dramatically demonstrates the need to reform the rules governing the last stronghold for America’s wild bison.

Wrap-Up of the 2008 Indiana Legislative Session
Here is a summary of key bills in the 2008 legislative session. If you have questions or would like more details on a particular issue, please contact the Hoosier Chapter office (317) 822-3750.

Take Action!
Be part of the solution. Here are easy ways for you to express your views on important legislation about conservation and the environment.

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