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Iowa: Stop cruel hunting methods from being added to the state constitution

HJR 7 and SJR 7 are a huge danger to our wildlife in Iowa! Even though fewer than 7% of Iowans hunt, these constitutional amendments would enshrine cruel hunting methods in the state constitution and stop Iowans from using their voice to protect wildlife in the future.

The reality of these hunting methods is heartbreaking. A fox being hunted by hounding will be chased by a pack of dogs through all types of terrain until they are so exhausted they physically can't run anymore. Animals who are baited into a steel-jaw leghold trap or snare can linger for hours on end in excruciating pain until they are killed by bludgeoning or strangling. Studies find that Americans strongly oppose such inhumane and unsporting methods!

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Please take a moment to send a message to your state senator and representative urging them to oppose HJR 7 and SJR 7, using the form below.

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As your constituent and an Iowa resident, I am urging you to OPPOSE HJR 7/SJR 7 and stand up for our treasured wildlife. HJR 7/SJR 7 are designed to protect cruel methods such as trapping, baiting and hounding in our state constitution using deceptive and vague language. HJR 7/SJR 7 would also make it more difficult for lawmakers to enact common sense wildlife protection laws in the future.  

A fox being hunted by hounding will be chased by a pack of dogs through all types of terrain until they are so exhausted they physically can't run anymore. Cruel and indiscriminate traps and snares capture, injure and kill both wildlife and pets. No animal deserves to suffer this way. Please oppose this dangerous constitutional amendment and protect Iowa’s wildlife and pets.

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