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Fight for a federal ban on killing contests

Wildlife killing contests are unsporting events in which people attempt to kill the largest, the most or even the smallest animals for cash and prizes. Participants use high-tech calling devices that mimic the sounds of prey, or even coyote or fox young in distress, to lure the animals in for an easy kill. After the prizes are awarded, the bodies of the animals are often dumped like trash.

We must re-double our efforts to stop these inhumane spectacles and pass a ban on killing contests on federal lands. No animal should be killed for prizes or bragging rights.

TAKE ACTION
Please make a brief, polite phone call to your U.S. Representative. You can find their contact information here. You can say: "Please support a ban on wildlife killing contests on federal lands. These contests are cruel, unsporting and harmful to ecosystems, and have no place on taxpayer-funded public lands."

After making your call, please send a follow-up message.

This action alert is for U.S. residents. International advocates, please visit Humane Society International.

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Dear Legislator,

Wildlife killing contests are barbaric, cruel and unsporting events in which participants compete to kill wild animals for cash and prizes. The contests often target native carnivores like bobcats, coyotes and foxes, which are important species for keeping ecosystems healthy. The events do not serve any legitimate wildlife management purpose. Instead, they simply make a game of killing animals. 

As your constituent, I urge you to support a ban on killing contests on America’s federal lands. 

Thank you.

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