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Michigan: Help stop the reopening of a year-round coyote hunt

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission is considering a proposed amendment (Wildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 4 of 2025) that would allow year-round coyote hunting in Michigan, undoing a rule passed in 2024 that closed the hunting season from April 15 to July 15 to protect coyote pups. If passed, this amendment would lead to the cruel and unnecessary orphaning of dependent pups, who would likely starve to death without their parents.

Not only is this proposal harmful to wildlife, but it’s also unsupported by science. Research has shown that killing coyotes indiscriminately does not reduce their numbers or prevent conflicts with farm animals. It may even make these problems worse. The public trust in wildlife management is at risk, and so is the reputation of the hunting community.

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Please send a message to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission and urge them to vote NO on Wildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 4 of 2025, using the form below.

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Dear Commissioner,

As a Michigan resident, I am writing to urge you to oppose Wildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 4 of 2025, which would allow year-round coyote hunting in Michigan. This proposed amendment would undo the critical 2024 decision to close the coyote hunting season between April 15 and July 15 to protect dependent coyote pups. Without their parents, these pups would be left to die of starvation, a cruel and avoidable fate.

The best available science has shown that indiscriminate coyote killing does not serve any legitimate wildlife management purpose. Instead of reducing coyote populations or preventing conflicts with farm animals, it could increase their numbers and exacerbate problems. Additionally, it risks eroding public trust in wildlife management and tarnishing the reputation of the hunting community.

Please vote NO on this harmful amendment to protect Michigan’s coyotes, preserve sound wildlife management practices and prevent unnecessary cruelty to these animals.

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