CT DEEP purchased 20,000 adult pheasants this year for release into state and private land for hunting. These birds are not native to CT and are simply released, completely unprepared for life in the wild, for hunters to kill often within that same week. Many of these birds were raised by local hunt clubs starting at 8 weeks old and as a result, not fearful of humans.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut. This practice does not serve their mission and does NOT fall under the "wildlife management" or "conservation" guises that they often try to hide behind.
Help us end this cruel and unnecessary practice by signing this petition and also reaching out to DEEP and, more importantly, your local State Rep and Senator.
