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Stand Strong Against Polar Bear Hunting
Target: Dale Hall, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Sponsored by: Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund
Sponsored by: Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund
Hunting polar bears is illegal in the United States. The recent decision to list the polar bear as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act closed a gaping loophole in the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) that had allowed wealthy U.S. trophy hunters to kill polar bears in Canada, where such hunting is legal, and import polar bear trophies into the U.S.
But now Safari Club International, a big game trophy hunters' club, is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reverse this ban on importing polar bear trophies. More than 900 polar bear heads and hides had been imported into the U.S since 1994 because of the MMPA loophole.
We have to do everything we can to prevent the polar bear's downward spiral. We need the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to stand strong on polar bear trophy hunting - urge Director Dale Hall to uphold the ban on importing polar bear hunting trophies from Canada.
But now Safari Club International, a big game trophy hunters' club, is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reverse this ban on importing polar bear trophies. More than 900 polar bear heads and hides had been imported into the U.S since 1994 because of the MMPA loophole.
We have to do everything we can to prevent the polar bear's downward spiral. We need the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to stand strong on polar bear trophy hunting - urge Director Dale Hall to uphold the ban on importing polar bear hunting trophies from Canada.
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# 6,500:
3:22 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Casee Weber, California
Polar Bears numbers are already declining at an astonishing rate, we must do whatever we can to protect them! I support this fully!!
Polar Bears numbers are already declining at an astonishing rate, we must do whatever we can to protect them! I support this fully!!
# 6,499:
3:18 pm PDT, Aug 28,
LORNA MOORE, United Kingdom
THERE CAN be absolutely no good reason for such trophies i totally support the ban
THERE CAN be absolutely no good reason for such trophies i totally support the ban
# 6,498:
3:10 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Kathy Whitaker, Michigan
# 6,497:
3:06 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Jaelene Burkett, Pennsylvania
If the US gets rid of the ban then polar bears will slowly die out.
If the US gets rid of the ban then polar bears will slowly die out.
# 6,496:
3:05 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Nancy Sherburne, Arizona
While I do not consider myself a bear person, I would still much rather see this Arctic predator in natural environments created by zoos and refuges than festooning someone's wall. Want trophies? Earn one by protecting Earth and its inhabitants, not by stalking members of a dwindling population of those considered game animals.
While I do not consider myself a bear person, I would still much rather see this Arctic predator in natural environments created by zoos and refuges than festooning someone's wall. Want trophies? Earn one by protecting Earth and its inhabitants, not by stalking members of a dwindling population of those considered game animals.
# 6,495:
3:02 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Elizabeth Bennett, California
Please help the polar bears!
Please help the polar bears!
# 6,494:
3:01 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Kath Fisher, United Kingdom
# 6,493:
2:52 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Carlos Mares, California
Polar bears are an endangered species. Please hold the ban on importing polar bear trophies from Canada.
Polar bears are an endangered species. Please hold the ban on importing polar bear trophies from Canada.
# 6,492:
2:50 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Jennifer Davis, Florida
Why should the beauty and majesty of the last of the polar bears be sacrificed for the selfish gratification of those that have no reverence for life. Please - they are part of our environment.
Why should the beauty and majesty of the last of the polar bears be sacrificed for the selfish gratification of those that have no reverence for life. Please - they are part of our environment.
# 6,491:
2:24 pm PDT, Aug 28,
E BROWN, Maryland
# 6,490:
2:21 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Hagi Hakamoto, Texas
STOP Polar Bear Trophy Hunting NOW!!!
STOP Polar Bear Trophy Hunting NOW!!!
# 6,489:
2:18 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Jacqueline Huerta, Texas
# 6,488:
2:10 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Michelle Naese, Illinois
Dear Director Hall, My name is Michelle and I am writing to urge you to stand strong against Safari Club's International's attempts to reverse the ban of polar bear trophies from Canada. As many people have probably said, the polar bear population is starting to decline due to melting sea ice and oil/gas exploration. They don't need any more stress from trophy hunting. It seriously disgusts me that people would want this to be happening. Polar bears are living and breathing animals with feelings and should have rights, just like you and I. They are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and should be protected against this type of activity. I just want to urge you to please stand firm on this recent ban and don't allow the importation of polar bear parts. Sincerely, Michelle Naese
Dear Director Hall, My name is Michelle and I am writing to urge you to stand strong against Safari Club's International's attempts to reverse the ban of polar bear trophies from Canada. As many people have probably said, the polar bear population is starting to decline due to melting sea ice and oil/gas exploration. They don't need any more stress from trophy hunting. It seriously disgusts me that people would want this to be happening. Polar bears are living and breathing animals with feelings and should have rights, just like you and I. They are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and should be protected against this type of activity. I just want to urge you to please stand firm on this recent ban and don't allow the importation of polar bear parts. Sincerely, Michelle Naese
# 6,487:
2:05 pm PDT, Aug 28,
MAHMOUD ALY, Texas
THE CORRECT WORD IS "KILLING"!! IF WE CAN REPRESENT THEM INNOCENT ANIMALS "GOD ONLY KNOWS IN WHICH COART" WE'LL DO IT NO MATTER WHAT ..
THE CORRECT WORD IS "KILLING"!! IF WE CAN REPRESENT THEM INNOCENT ANIMALS "GOD ONLY KNOWS IN WHICH COART" WE'LL DO IT NO MATTER WHAT ..
# 6,486:
1:52 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Freddie Geisler, Florida
# 6,485:
1:51 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Dani Cast, Georgia
# 6,484:
1:16 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Kathy Vorderbruggen, Kansas
I am not going to support this horrific act of inhumanity on any level,. These are beautiful bears and LEAVE THEM AND ALL OTHER ARTIC LIFE ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am not going to support this horrific act of inhumanity on any level,. These are beautiful bears and LEAVE THEM AND ALL OTHER ARTIC LIFE ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 6,483:
1:16 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Izzy Austin, United Kingdom
It is disgusting what people ARE doing WE need to STOP it .
It is disgusting what people ARE doing WE need to STOP it .
# 6,482:
1:14 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Sherry Katz, New York
Isnt it enough that the goverment is trying to take everything over now innocent animals -god creatures are being threatened, it has to stop!
Isnt it enough that the goverment is trying to take everything over now innocent animals -god creatures are being threatened, it has to stop!
# 6,481:
1:10 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Mark Paul, California
Killing for trophies? = INSANITY!
Killing for trophies? = INSANITY!
# 6,480:
12:25 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Margaret Townsend, North Carolina
Polar bears are threatened on many fronts--please stand firm against importation of poar bear parts, pelts, trophy hunting. Once this population is gone, it is gone forever.
Polar bears are threatened on many fronts--please stand firm against importation of poar bear parts, pelts, trophy hunting. Once this population is gone, it is gone forever.
# 6,479:
12:15 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Vanessa Meaux, Nevada
Dear Director Hall, I strongly support the ban on importation of polar bear trophies. This slaughter must stop! Sincerely, Vanessa Meaux
Dear Director Hall, I strongly support the ban on importation of polar bear trophies. This slaughter must stop! Sincerely, Vanessa Meaux
# 6,478:
12:14 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Siobhan MacElhiney, Florida
Hunting animals for sport is the most ridiculous human past time. Bears are not hides and heads, they are beautiful, intelligent beings. I consider myself a beautiful intelligent being, I hope that doesn't put me on the list of animals to be hunted.
Hunting animals for sport is the most ridiculous human past time. Bears are not hides and heads, they are beautiful, intelligent beings. I consider myself a beautiful intelligent being, I hope that doesn't put me on the list of animals to be hunted.
# 6,477:
12:08 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Ric Goodson, Georgia
would you wanted to be hunted this way? put yourself in their body,and think about who would possibally save you!!!
would you wanted to be hunted this way? put yourself in their body,and think about who would possibally save you!!!
# 6,476:
11:45 am PDT, Aug 28,
Teresa Mohring, Colorado
Dear Director Hall, I am writing to support a ban on polar bear hunting for trophies. Coming from a hunting family and as a former hunter myself I believe trophy hunting in general is a disgusting hobby. Though I support hunting for population control and the use of the meat this is just for "sport" and unnecessary. Polar bears already have a difficulty future and are threatened so why would we allow the wealthy to exploit another of our wonderful creatures just because they can afford the expensive price tag that will come with the sporting license. Mr. Director I ask you to stand firm against allowing this action to take so many of our greatest creatures purely for money and sport. Sincerely, Teresa Mohring
Dear Director Hall, I am writing to support a ban on polar bear hunting for trophies. Coming from a hunting family and as a former hunter myself I believe trophy hunting in general is a disgusting hobby. Though I support hunting for population control and the use of the meat this is just for "sport" and unnecessary. Polar bears already have a difficulty future and are threatened so why would we allow the wealthy to exploit another of our wonderful creatures just because they can afford the expensive price tag that will come with the sporting license. Mr. Director I ask you to stand firm against allowing this action to take so many of our greatest creatures purely for money and sport. Sincerely, Teresa Mohring
# 6,475:
11:41 am PDT, Aug 28,
Lord Sesshomaru, Texas
Stop the trophy hunting of Polar Bears now! These animals are already in enough danger of extinction thanks to Global Warming and the continued antics of George W. Bush.
Stop the trophy hunting of Polar Bears now! These animals are already in enough danger of extinction thanks to Global Warming and the continued antics of George W. Bush.
# 6,474:
11:34 am PDT, Aug 28,
Anna Cast, New York
Please end this horrible display of what should be a protected animal.
Please end this horrible display of what should be a protected animal.
# 6,473:
11:28 am PDT, Aug 28,
Matthew Henkelman, Minnesota
Allowing bigwig, selfish, arrogant, ignorant republicans to hunt polar bears for trophys is absolutely ignorant and selfish. If you are to allow this to happen I would assume you are no better than the trophy hunters themselves and you would be an embarassment to the wildlife profession.
Allowing bigwig, selfish, arrogant, ignorant republicans to hunt polar bears for trophys is absolutely ignorant and selfish. If you are to allow this to happen I would assume you are no better than the trophy hunters themselves and you would be an embarassment to the wildlife profession.
# 6,472:
11:27 am PDT, Aug 28,
Rebecca Tonyes, California
# 6,471:
11:25 am PDT, Aug 28,
Name not displayed, Brazil
# 6,470:
11:21 am PDT, Aug 28,
Angela Reid, California
I don't believe that anyone should kill animals just for sport. Only rich snobbs do that and this another way that rich people get away with doing whatever they want.
I don't believe that anyone should kill animals just for sport. Only rich snobbs do that and this another way that rich people get away with doing whatever they want.
# 6,469:
11:14 am PDT, Aug 28,
John Ridlen, Massachusetts
Save the polar bears!
Save the polar bears!
# 6,468:
11:11 am PDT, Aug 28,
Christy Nickle, Arizona
I don't understand why having a head of animal or any living thing as sport! I think it is sick. I think sport hunting should be out lawed. Dont let them reverse this ban
I don't understand why having a head of animal or any living thing as sport! I think it is sick. I think sport hunting should be out lawed. Dont let them reverse this ban
# 6,467:
10:57 am PDT, Aug 28,
Helen Thomas, New Jersey
# 6,466:
10:49 am PDT, Aug 28,
Paul Wright, Indiana
# 6,465:
10:47 am PDT, Aug 28,
Sofia Aedo, Minnesota
Because someone needs to take a stand on behalf of animals.
Because someone needs to take a stand on behalf of animals.
# 6,464:
10:46 am PDT, Aug 28,
Daniel Tom, Arizona
Don't polar bears have enough problems with diminishing habitat and globar warming? So we have to add "sport" "advenutre" (and I use the term very loosely) hunters to the mix. Please close this loop hole and help preserve our wild places and wild animals. For us!
Don't polar bears have enough problems with diminishing habitat and globar warming? So we have to add "sport" "advenutre" (and I use the term very loosely) hunters to the mix. Please close this loop hole and help preserve our wild places and wild animals. For us!
# 6,463:
10:29 am PDT, Aug 28,
Fernando Rojas, Texas
Why would you consider hunting an animal which is listed as "THREATENED" under the Endangered Species Act? Please use common sense.
Why would you consider hunting an animal which is listed as "THREATENED" under the Endangered Species Act? Please use common sense.
# 6,462:
10:28 am PDT, Aug 28,
Meagan Cusack, Oregon
# 6,461:
10:21 am PDT, Aug 28,
Diane Hughes, California
# 6,460:
10:21 am PDT, Aug 28,
Grant Leavins, California
# 6,459:
10:16 am PDT, Aug 28,
Kylee Rohrbacker, California
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10:15 am PDT, Aug 28,
Marwan Freij, California
# 6,457:
10:05 am PDT, Aug 28,
Florence Chapgier, California
# 6,456:
10:02 am PDT, Aug 28,
Shelley Harden, Colorado
I support the ban on importation of polar bear trophies because polar bear populations are already declining. This ban will further support the respect for animals and may slow down the decline in numbers.
I support the ban on importation of polar bear trophies because polar bear populations are already declining. This ban will further support the respect for animals and may slow down the decline in numbers.
# 6,455:
10:02 am PDT, Aug 28,
Elizabeth Entin, New York
# 6,454:
9:59 am PDT, Aug 28,
Name not displayed, South Africa
why do we humans take what we have for granted and then when it is only available on a piece of paper by way of a photograph, do we then gasp in horror and try make amends with artificial insemination. You are so fortunate to have these beautiful mammals, and I would urge you not to reverse the ban. I am sure you supported the ban on Rhino horn and Ivory - start sweeping in front of your own door.
why do we humans take what we have for granted and then when it is only available on a piece of paper by way of a photograph, do we then gasp in horror and try make amends with artificial insemination. You are so fortunate to have these beautiful mammals, and I would urge you not to reverse the ban. I am sure you supported the ban on Rhino horn and Ivory - start sweeping in front of your own door.
# 6,452:
9:55 am PDT, Aug 28,
Chantelle Renaud, Michigan
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9:52 am PDT, Aug 28,
Name not displayed, California
It is unconsionable that we would allow further endangerment of the polar bear--just to satisfy the egos of hunters and line the pockets of those who profit from from their killing.
It is unconsionable that we would allow further endangerment of the polar bear--just to satisfy the egos of hunters and line the pockets of those who profit from from their killing.